First Watch Restaurant #162

10021 University Plaza Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, First Watch Restaurant #162 has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-service articles improperly stored”, showing up two times.

First Watch Restaurant #162's latest score is in line with the Fort Myers average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw bacon over cooked beef and cooked pork. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in right side dry storage rack by tall glass door reach-in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Right corner of front line by tall glass door reach-in cooler, employee bags with single serving articles and condiments. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter under window: sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (54F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (71F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator labeled some foods for 4 hour discard, put others in walk-in cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

24-08-4

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under pass through window on server line, cut tomatoes salsa (66F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) in ice bath for 2 hours 30 minutes per operator. Operator discarded. Discussed use of time as a public health control with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered by bread at end of cook line dry storage. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink not accessible block by metal sheet. In server rollup station. Operator removed metal sheet. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items above food storage rack. Operator removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #162 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #162 on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #162?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #162.

How does First Watch Restaurant #162 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

First Watch Restaurant #162 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has First Watch Restaurant #162's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #162 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #162 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 #162 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #162 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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