First Watch — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records

Overview

First Watch performs above Florida's state average — 96.5% pass rate vs. 85.8% statewide.

First Watch operates 144 food establishments across Florida with 2,527 inspections on record. The pass rate is 96.5%, above the state average of 85.8%. 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 July 2026.

144Locations
2,525Inspections
0Closures 2026
96.5%Pass Rate
4Avg Violations

Highest-Violation Locations

LocationCityInspectionsViolationsClosures
First Watch #1138 Miami 19 139 1
First Watch Restaurant #119 Wellington 29 126 1
First Watch #1150 Cape Coral 28 124 1
First Watch Restaurant #81 Tampa 25 124 1
First Watch #0142 Estero 23 66 1

First Watch: Comparison to Florida State Averages

First Watch 96.5% Pass Rate 96.5%
Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%
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 1.33 Closures per 100 Locations 1.33

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 #0448 Jacksonville 3 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #0499 Doral 5 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #59 Bradenton 1 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch #488 Jacksonville 4 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #271 Vero Beach 0 Call Back - Complied
First Watch Restaurant #193 Daytona Beach 1 Call Back - Complied
First Watch Restaurant #494 Wesley Chapel 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant #191 Delray Beach 3 (2 high) Administrative complaint recommended
First Watch Restaurant #271 Vero Beach 2 (1 high) Warning Issued
First Watch Restaurant #193 Daytona Beach 7 (1 high) Warning Issued

First Watch: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
03 Employee health reporting 725
12 Shell stock requirements 648
31 Clean multi-use utensils 626
22 Consumer advisory 573
24 Toxic substance control 560

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
Aug 29, 2017 First Watch #1138 Miami $400 1--2017038127
Oct 2, 2024 First Watch Restaurant #191 Delray Beach $400 2--2024051983
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

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

30 inspections 140 violations

First Watch Restaurants

Melbourne · Most Inspected

29 inspections 167 violations

First Watch Restaurant #119

Wellington · Most Inspected

29 inspections 126 violations 1 closures

First Watch: Locations by City

CityLocationsAvg ViolationsClosures
Orlando 9 6.44 0
Jacksonville 8 5.19 0
Naples 7 2.54 0
Miami 6 4.08 1
Tampa 6 4.50 1
Fort Myers 5 3.14 0
Bradenton 4 3.77 0
Kissimmee 4 2.97 0
Sarasota 4 3.79 0
Boca Raton 3 2.91 0
Brandon 3 5.55 0
Melbourne 3 3.96 0
Cape Coral 2 3.59 1
Clearwater 2 4.54 0
Clermont 2 6.89 0
Gainesville 2 6.14 0
Hialeah 2 2.43 0
Lakeland 2 2.88 0
Lutz 2 4.31 0
Pembroke Pines 2 4.06 0
Plantation 2 2.36 0
Wesley Chapel 2 3.86 0
Winter Park 2 3.59 0
Altamonte Springs 1 2.33 0
Apollo Beach 1 2.20 0
Apopka 1 5.89 0
Boynton Beach 1 3.00 0
Brooksville 1 2.10 0
Champions Gate 1 4.35 0
Cooper City 1 2.50 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 10.7 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%.
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 10.7 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
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 17.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

First Watch in Naples (7 locations)

← All First Watch Florida locations

First Watch Restaurant #55 69 violations

1000 Immokalee Rd Unit #81, Naples, FL 34110

21 inspections · 69 violations · Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #94 67 violations

13030 Livingston Rd Unit 1, Naples, FL 34105

23 inspections · 67 violations · Last inspected: May 1, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #12 62 violations

225 Banyan Blvd #100, Naples, FL 34102

22 inspections · 62 violations · Last inspected: May 26, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #88 61 violations

7163 Radio Rd, Naples, FL 34104

20 inspections · 61 violations · Last inspected: May 14, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #476 25 violations

2260 Logan Blvd N Space 301, Naples, FL 34119

11 inspections · 25 violations · Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #244 24 violations

900 Neapolitan Way, Naples, FL 34103

17 inspections · 24 violations · Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

First Watch

8590 Collier Blvd Unit 101, Naples, FL 34114

4 inspections · 8 violations · Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

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