First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton
Last inspected:
7118 Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34209Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #59 in Bradenton has received 21 inspections since 2022, accumulating 96 violations — an average of 4.6 violations per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Hand washing violations appeared in 4 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 2, and shell stock requirements violations in 3. High-priority violations have been cited across most inspections, including management awareness, toxic substance control, proper hand washing, employee health reporting, and chemical storage issues. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 found 2 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
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 (21)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #59 in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #59 in Bradenton are: Proper cooling equipment, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton had?
- First Watch Restaurant #59 in Bradenton has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 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 #59 in Bradenton was most recently inspected on November 18, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #59 in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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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