FIRST WATCH #1029

1520 CORTEZ RD, Bradenton, FL 34207

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS INC · License: SEA5105231

FIRST WATCH #1029 in Bradenton, FL has 21 inspections on record with 89 total violations (4.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections
89Violations
0Closures

Data current as of May 8, 2025

Inspection History (21)

May 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jan 23, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dec 30, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
Oct 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
May 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Nov 30, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2023 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jan 20, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jan 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Dec 20, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Jul 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oct 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
Apr 18, 2017 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Nov 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

How Does This Facility Compare?

FIRST WATCH #1029 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FIRST WATCH #1029 had?
FIRST WATCH #1029 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FIRST WATCH #1029 ever been shut down?
No, FIRST WATCH #1029 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FIRST WATCH #1029?
The most frequently cited violations at FIRST WATCH #1029 are: Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing, 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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Last verified: May 8, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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