First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton
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4324 53rd Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34203Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #176 in Bradenton has been inspected 20 times since 2022, documenting 65 total violations—an average of 3.3 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have recurred across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least six inspections, parasite destruction violations in five inspections, chemical storage violations in four inspections, and hand washing violations in three inspections. These patterns suggest systemic management gaps in critical food safety areas. On March 23, 2026, an inspection found four high-priority violations in management awareness, employee health reporting, parasite destruction, and chemical storage, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. The facility complied with a callback inspection on March 24, 2026, which resulted in no violations and a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #176 in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #176 in Bradenton are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton had?
- First Watch Restaurant #176 in Bradenton has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton find?
- First Watch Restaurant #176 in Bradenton was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #176 in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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