FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #159

Name: FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #159
Address: 8061 DANI DRIVE UNIT 100, FORT MYERS, FL, 33966, US
Rating: 72.8

8061 DANI DRIVE UNIT 100, FORT MYERS, FL 33966

License #4606925

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72.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #159 in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 19 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 3, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed leaf blower on dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Operator moved tool.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door soiled.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from the line in the walk in cooler from the condenser.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on the cook line and the servers line behind equipment.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg, operator discarded.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face and then put ice in a cup for a guest beverage.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a bracelet. Operator removed bracelet.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in the back covered when we started the inspection. Operator opened sink.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up in dishwasher.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed trash receptacle in unisex restroom uncovered.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 tank not secured, operator secured tank.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light visible on the right sand side of the exterior door frame.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. Operator stated they are in the process of replacing them.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not displayed operator had one and put it on the office door.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of walk in freezer door damaged.

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