Tom's Watch Bar
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
55
Score
Tom's Watch Bar appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By mop sink by office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1 by coffee station 2 in large bar area 1 in outdoor patio bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removal of dish machines interior and installations of three compartment sink in large inside bar area and outdoor patio bar. Change in designated handsink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1 by coffee station 2 in large bar area 1 in outdoor patio bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden trays on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1 by coffee station 2 in large bar area 1 in outdoor patio bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
55
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 marinara can in dry storage area **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fried tortilla chips on cooks line not protector , on top of expo with no cover , operator properly covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction for salmon **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By mop sink by office **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1 by coffee station 2 in large bar area 1 in outdoor patio bar **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removal of dish machines interior and installations of three compartment sink in large inside bar area and outdoor patio bar. Change in designated handsink **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1 by coffee station 2 in large bar area 1 in outdoor patio bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños over ready to eat sliced tomatoes **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks not secured by ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by bottom shelves on expo line **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden trays on cooks line **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice container by dry storage **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1 by coffee station 2 in large bar area 1 in outdoor patio bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -In between fryer on cooks line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several interior reach in coolers On cooks line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
23
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored behind from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored behind ready to eat lettuce in first top cooler on cooks lines **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Three Live, small flying insects found next to side server beverage station **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot box cord going across hand sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine near server side station
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in cheese on sandwich top cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse temperature on dish machine
16-38-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to baskets with deli paper on top on bottom shelves on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath dish machine near drain
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. -Near wait station next to bar -On dish machine in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
45
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at dishwashing station
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salt container in ice bin at bar. Operator discarded ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salmon (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator held overnight, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator held overnight, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles next to deli slicer **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects found at at bar and by walk-in cooler.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By meat slicer and at bar by ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop and ice paddle on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink by walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
23
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1)Raw burger over raw salmon on speed rack in walk in cooled 2) raw tuna behind dressing on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled in dish pit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For kitchen dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal sixth pans on shelf outside walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sandwich picks on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
64
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1)Raw burger over raw salmon on speed rack in walk in cooled 2) raw tuna behind dressing on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled in dish pit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For kitchen dish machine **Warning**
16-62-1
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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal sixth pans on shelf outside walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sandwich picks on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
52
May 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tom's Watch Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tom's Watch Bar on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tom's Watch Bar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tom's Watch Bar.
How does Tom's Watch Bar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tom's Watch Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tom's Watch Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tom's Watch Bar have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tom's Watch Bar 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 Tom's Watch Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tom's Watch Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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