How many health inspections has FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT had?

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Parasite destruction.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT

1600 HANCOCK ROAD SUITE #105, Clermont, FL 34711

Lake County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS INC · License: SEA4508805

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT in Clermont, FL has 16 inspections on record with 145 total violations (9.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

16Inspections

145Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 18, 2025

Inspection History (16)

Feb 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jul 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 5, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lake County average of 0.05 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.61.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT had?: FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Parasite destruction.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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