First Watch Restaurant #221

1568 Bella Cruz Dr, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at First Watch Restaurant #221, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Lady Lake restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched hat with gloves, touched clean utensil without hand wash. Discussed with Manager.

12A-28-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded. avocado (49F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on bakers rack in kitchen area

35A-02-7

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork sausage in reach in on cook line 60F in cold holding since 7 am manager moved to freezer, manger moved to freezer 2nd temp at 11:18 am 31F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly dish area

35A-02-6

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line no beard guard. Manager provided beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vent in walk in cooler very dusty.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler lightly rusted.

14-17-4

Apr 15, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Barbara **Repeat Violation**

53B-02-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area, operator had employee put on hair net. Employee wearing bracelet in cook line area, operator had employee remove. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on reach in cooler in cook line area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple cloths on cook line, operator moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Cooked potatoes at cook line. Operator time marked **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens on cook line

22-08-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Reach in cooler at front line. Operator moved to front of cooler **Corrected On-Site**

05-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #221 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #221 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #221?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #221.

How does First Watch Restaurant #221 compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?

First Watch Restaurant #221 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lady Lake average of 79.

Has First Watch Restaurant #221's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #221 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #221 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 #221 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #221 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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