First Watch — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records

Overview

First Watch performs above Florida's state average — 96.5% pass rate vs. 85.7% statewide.

First Watch operates 144 food establishments across Florida with 2,592 inspections on record. The pass rate is 96.5%, above the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 4 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: First Watch Restaurant #119 in Wellington, shut down July 15, 2025 for roach & fly activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to First Watch Restaurant #119 in Wellington on April 2, 2025.

Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated September 2026.

144Locations
2,592Inspections
0Closures (12 mo)
96.5%Pass Rate
4Avg Violations

First Watch: Comparison to Florida State Averages

First Watch 96.5% Pass Rate 96.5%
Florida Average 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%
First Watch 4 Avg Violations / Inspection 4
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
First Watch 0 Closures per 100 Locations 0
Florida Average 2.11 Closures per 100 Locations 2.11

First Watch: Recent Restaurant Closures (5)

DateBusinessCityReason
First Watch Restaurant #119 Wellington Roach & fly activity
First Watch #0142 Estero Rodent activity
First Watch #1150 Cape Coral Fly activity
First Watch Restaurant #81 Tampa Roach activity
First Watch #1138 Miami Roach activity

First Watch: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
First Watch #0186 Jacksonville 1 (1 high) Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
First Watch #1017 Tampa 2 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch #0186 Jacksonville 9 (3 high) Warning Issued
First Watch Restaurants INC #137 Largo 5 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurants #99 Palm Harbor 4 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #88 Naples 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #0657 Kissimmee 0 Call Back - Complied
First Watch #0449 Jacksonville 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #86 Stuart 2 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch #1030 Gainesville 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

First Watch: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
03 Employee health reporting 744
12 Shell stock requirements 664
31 Clean multi-use utensils 641
22 Consumer advisory 585
24 Toxic substance control 572

First Watch: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

37Actions on Record
$10,440Total Fines
$282Avg Fine
$800Largest Fine
31Locations Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessCityFineCase
Apr 2, 2025 First Watch Restaurant #119 Wellington $800 2--2025025630
Aug 7, 2025 First Watch Restaurant #119 Wellington $800 2--2025053146
Mar 14, 2024 First Watch Restaurant #191 Delray Beach $480 2--2024008945
Dec 11, 2025 First Watch #0083 Sunrise $400 2--2025084724
Aug 21, 2023 First Watch Restaurant #84 Jupiter $400 2--2023042322
Sep 11, 2023 First Watch #1150 Cape Coral $400 7--2023041571
Apr 19, 2023 First Watch Restaurant #81 Tampa $400 3--2023005937
Nov 19, 2021 First Watch Restaurant #233 New Port Richey $400 3--2021049391
Jul 11, 2024 First Watch #0142 Estero $400 7--2024035078
Aug 29, 2017 First Watch #1138 Miami $400 1--2017038127

First Watch: Fire Safety Violations

31Fire Violations
23Locations Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 11
Fire extinguisher in red zone 10
Other fire safety violation 9
Propane tank stored inside building 1

First Watch: Notable Locations

First Watch #0142

Estero · Most Closures

23 inspections 66 violations 1 closures

First Watch #1150

Cape Coral · Most Closures

28 inspections 124 violations 1 closures

First Watch Restaurant #81

Tampa · Most Closures

25 inspections 124 violations 1 closures

First Watch Restaurant #193

Daytona Beach · Most Inspected

31 inspections 141 violations

First Watch Restaurants

Melbourne · Most Inspected

30 inspections 174 violations

First Watch #0083

Sunrise · Most Inspected

29 inspections 117 violations

First Watch: Locations by City

CityLocationsAvg ViolationsClosures
Orlando 9 6.44 0
Jacksonville 8 5.18 0
Naples 7 2.69 0
Miami 6 4.02 1
Tampa 6 4.25 1
Fort Myers 5 3.16 0
Bradenton 4 3.74 0
Kissimmee 4 2.89 0
Sarasota 4 3.76 0
Boca Raton 3 2.91 0
Brandon 3 5.37 0
Melbourne 3 3.93 0
Cape Coral 2 3.60 1
Clearwater 2 4.53 0
Clermont 2 6.98 0
Gainesville 2 6.16 0
Hialeah 2 2.43 0
Lakeland 2 2.88 0
Lutz 2 4.22 0
Pembroke Pines 2 4.03 0
Plantation 2 2.32 0
Wesley Chapel 2 3.82 0
Winter Park 2 3.52 0
Altamonte Springs 1 2.25 0
Apollo Beach 1 2.20 0
Apopka 1 5.89 0
Boynton Beach 1 2.89 0
Brooksville 1 2.10 0
Champions Gate 1 4.35 0
Cooper City 1 2.57 0

First Watch: Frequently Asked Questions

How many First Watch locations are in Florida?
First Watch has 144 locations in Florida tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is First Watch's health inspection pass rate in Florida?
First Watch has a pass rate of 96.5% across all Florida locations, which is 10.8 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%.
What are the most common health violations at First Watch in Florida?
The most frequently cited violations at First Watch locations in Florida are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which Florida city has the most First Watch locations?
Orlando has the most First Watch locations in Florida with 9 establishments.
What was the most recent First Watch closure in Florida?
First Watch Restaurant #119 in Wellington was shut down on July 15, 2025 for roach & fly activity.
How does First Watch compare to the Florida state average?
First Watch has a pass rate of 96.5%, which is 10.8 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 4 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How much in fines has First Watch been assessed in Florida?
First Watch locations in Florida have been assessed $10,440 in fines across 37 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $282 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations has First Watch had in Florida?
31 fire safety violations have been documented across 23 First Watch locations in Florida. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
How often are First Watch locations inspected in Florida?
First Watch locations in Florida have an average of 18 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

First Watch in Cooper City (1 location)

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First Watch #658 18 violations

3900 N University Dr, Cooper City, FL 33024

7 inspections · 18 violations · Last inspected: Jul 21, 2026

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