First Watch Restaurants #99

35146 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

First Watch Restaurants #99 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which First Watch Restaurants #99's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter

29-42-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed provider Form HR 5030-100

11-07-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean metal container soiled with food debris in ware washing area, cutting boards soiled on cook line

22-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth used for cleaning in ware washing area. Operator moved wiping cloth to dirty laundry area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing bracelets

13-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.

16-46-4

May 15, 2025

Complaint Partial

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in the ware washing area. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cameron who has worked here for longer than 60 days. Alexis expired food handlers training in 05/2024

53B-13-5

Feb 13, 2025

Complaint Partial

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above grill soiled with soot.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salamander melter pilot lights are presently not lighting. Equipment to remain off until it can be repaired.

14-11-5

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurants #99 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurants #99 on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurants #99?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurants #99.

How does First Watch Restaurants #99 compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

First Watch Restaurants #99 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has First Watch Restaurants #99's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at First Watch Restaurants #99 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at First Watch Restaurants #99 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is First Watch Restaurants #99 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurants #99 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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