First Watch Restaurant #0475

1523 Ne Pine Island Rd, Unit 11, Cape Coral, FL 33909

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

First Watch Restaurant #0475 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cape Coral restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom door not tight fitting.

32-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area under glasses gasket torn.

14-11-5

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked eggs in egg rack on cook line. The operator discarded the cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-14-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above storage rack.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook adjust glasses and touch face while food preparation. The manager corrected cook and had her wash hands and change cloths during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-25-4

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink in bar area.

27-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time As Public Health Paperwork for Eggs and Potatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook line. The manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.

36-27-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Sep 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #0475 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #0475 on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #0475?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #0475.

How does First Watch Restaurant #0475 compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

First Watch Restaurant #0475 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has First Watch Restaurant #0475's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #0475 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #0475 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is First Watch Restaurant #0475 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #0475 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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