First Watch Restaurant #11

8383 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

First Watch Restaurant #11 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. First Watch Restaurant #11 was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited four times.

First Watch Restaurant #11's latest score of 90 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.Observed drip from pipes under hand sink across from dish machine onto floor.

29-03-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed cold faucet not working at hand sink across from dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

29-08-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in cinnamon sugar container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing in dry storage area.

36-36-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple coving tiles across from ice machine on back wall damaged.

36-03-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor between grill and reach in cooler on cook line.

36-01-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water faucet not operational near drying rack in back dish machine area.

29-08-4

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on whipped butter at front counter out for less than 4 hours. Manager replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers in dry storage for single use. area near private dining room not inverted. Manager corrected by inverting. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris on top exterior of dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed metal soufflé cup in bulk sugar bin. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling in dry storage for single use. area near private dining room not smooth.

36-37-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic food container wet nesting on storage shelf.

24-08-4

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #11 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #11 on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #11?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #11.

How does First Watch Restaurant #11 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

First Watch Restaurant #11 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has First Watch Restaurant #11's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #11 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #11 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 #11 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #11 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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