First Watch Winter Garden
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at First Watch Winter Garden, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Winter Garden restaurant, which scores around 66. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Juice stored next to raw bacon in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Employee touched raw cold smoked salmon,changed gloves and continued making a salad. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Arugula,waffle batter,spring mix. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and exterior warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Server who is handling bread with a long beard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a build up of black like substance at three comp sink area.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to sugar under prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Strawberries not washed prior to preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe by three comp sink area.
29-11-4
39
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Employee is wearing a copper brace support.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee touched toasted bread with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw ready to eat cold smoked salmon stored over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw pork sausage stored next to cooked sausage without any separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Three Live, small flying insects found by the dishwashing area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Servers are handling drinks and bread.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee rinsed dish in handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Arugula and waffle batter.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch and bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean dish under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
23
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Provided to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in drink area. Operator chained. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink and bag over sauces at wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by dishwashing area.
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at wait station. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line Wall at dishwashing area
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at server station soiled.
22-20-5
52
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat foods on speed rack in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sauté pan stored with cleaning products. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Wash clothes stored in hand sink on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - small tank next to bag n box rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - hat stored on shelf above cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw Turkey stored next to pork sausage in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting boards are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table.Quaternary ammonia,200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
55
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Winter Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Winter Garden on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Winter Garden?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Winter Garden.
How does First Watch Winter Garden compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
First Watch Winter Garden most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has First Watch Winter Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at First Watch Winter Garden have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at First Watch Winter Garden means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is First Watch Winter Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Winter Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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