First Watch #1029
1520 Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34207 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105231
What drove the grade
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection2 basic-2
- Safety score98
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed in back kitchen area food pans wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back kitchen area.
Person in charge secured tank.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.