First Watch — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records

Overview

First Watch performs above Florida's state average — 96.5% pass rate vs. 85.6% statewide.

First Watch operates 144 food establishments across Florida with 2,640 inspections on record. The pass rate is 96.5%, above the state average of 85.6%. 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 October 2026.

144Locations
2,640Inspections
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 85.6% Pass Rate 85.6%
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 1.98 Closures per 100 Locations 1.98

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 Restaurant #88 Naples 9 (4 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #55 Naples 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch #1071 Melbourne 1 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch #1018 Orlando 9 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Lakewood Ranch 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #193 Daytona Beach 0 Call Back - Complied
First Watch 129 Orlando 13 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #278 Hollywood 0 Call Back - Complied
First Watch Restaurant #133 Deerfield Beach 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #278 Hollywood 4 (3 high) Warning Issued

First Watch: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
03 Employee health reporting 761
12 Shell stock requirements 675
31 Clean multi-use utensils 647
22 Consumer advisory 595
24 Toxic substance control 585

First Watch: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

38Actions on Record
$10,840Total Fines
$285Avg 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
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
Aug 29, 2017 First Watch #1138 Miami $400 1--2017038127
Jul 11, 2024 First Watch #0142 Estero $400 7--2024035078
Oct 2, 2024 First Watch Restaurant #191 Delray Beach $400 2--2024051983
Aug 13, 2026 First Watch Restaurant #191 Delray Beach $400 2--2026054305

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

32 inspections 141 violations

First Watch Restaurants

Melbourne · Most Inspected

30 inspections 174 violations

First Watch Restaurant #119

Wellington · Most Inspected

30 inspections 130 violations 1 closures

First Watch: Locations by City

CityLocationsAvg ViolationsClosures
Orlando 9 6.48 0
Jacksonville 8 5.17 0
Naples 7 2.75 0
Miami 6 4.11 1
Tampa 6 4.25 1
Fort Myers 5 3.15 0
Kissimmee 5 2.72 0
Bradenton 4 3.70 0
Sarasota 4 3.69 0
Boca Raton 3 3.00 0
Brandon 3 5.39 0
Melbourne 3 4.04 0
Cape Coral 2 3.60 1
Clearwater 2 4.53 0
Clermont 2 7.35 0
Gainesville 2 6.16 0
Hialeah 2 2.76 0
Lakeland 2 2.88 0
Lutz 2 4.21 0
Pembroke Pines 2 4.03 0
Plantation 2 2.57 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 10.9 percentage points above the state average of 85.6%.
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 10.9 percentage points above the state average of 85.6%. 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 $10,840 in fines across 38 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $285 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 18.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

First Watch in Miami (6 locations)

← All First Watch Florida locations

First Watch #1138 1 closure143 violations

12075 Sw 152 St, Miami, FL 33177

20 inspections · 143 violations · Last inspected: Jul 17, 2026

First Watch 140 violations

12516 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33186

22 inspections · 140 violations · Last inspected: Aug 19, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #279 93 violations

5799 Nw 7 St, Miami, FL 33126

21 inspections · 93 violations · Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #276 67 violations

1692 Ne Miami Gardens Dr, Miami, FL 33179

23 inspections · 67 violations · Last inspected: Jul 31, 2026

First Watch 10 violations

8811 Sw 136 St, Miami, FL 33176

5 inspections · 10 violations · Last inspected: Jun 29, 2026

First Watch #1092 9 violations

10071 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174

5 inspections · 9 violations · Last inspected: Sep 23, 2026

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