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 10.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%.

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 10.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. 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 $10,240 in fines across 36 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $284 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 17.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

First Watch — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records

Name: First Watch Florida Inspection Data
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

First Watch performs above Florida's state average — 96.5% pass rate vs. 86% statewide.

First Watch operates 144 food establishments across Florida with 2,501 inspections on record. The pass rate is 96.5%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4 violations per visit.

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

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

144Locations

2,501Inspections

0Closures 2026

96.5%Pass Rate

4Avg Violations

Highest-Violation Locations

Location	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
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	22	65	1

First Watch: Comparison to Florida State Averages

First Watch 96.5% Pass Rate 96.5%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

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 1.38 Closures per 100 Locations 1.38

First Watch: Recent Restaurant Closures (5)

Date	Business	City	Reason
Jul 15, 2025	First Watch Restaurant #119	Wellington	Roach & fly activity
Jun 18, 2024	First Watch #0142	Estero	Rodent activity
Jul 24, 2023	First Watch #1150	Cape Coral	Fly activity
Jan 20, 2023	First Watch Restaurant #81	Tampa	Roach activity
Aug 3, 2017	First Watch #1138	Miami	Roach activity

First Watch: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 21	First Watch Restaurant #136	West Palm Beach	5 (4 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 19	First Watch Restaurant #248	Port Orange	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 14	First Watch Restaurant #88	Naples	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 13	First Watch	Lutz	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	First Watch #0186	Jacksonville	0	Call Back - Complied
May 6	First Watch Restaurant #190	Oldsmar	1 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	First Watch Restaurant #94	Naples	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	First Watch Restaurant #85	Wesley Chapel	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	First Watch Restaurant	Clermont	11 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

First Watch: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	715
12	Shell stock requirements	644
31	Clean multi-use utensils	621
22	Consumer advisory	566
24	Toxic substance control	554

First Watch: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

36Actions on Record

$10,240Total Fines

$284Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

30Locations Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	City	Fine	Case
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
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
Oct 2, 2024	First Watch Restaurant #191	Delray Beach	$400	2--2024051983
Dec 11, 2025	First Watch #0083	Sunrise	$400	2--2025084724
Sep 11, 2023	First Watch #1150	Cape Coral	$400	7--2023041571

First Watch: Fire Safety Violations

31Fire Violations

23Locations Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

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

First Watch: Locations by City

City	Locations	Avg Violations	Closures
Orlando	9	6.45	0
Jacksonville	8	5.23	0
Naples	7	2.53	0
Miami	6	4.08	1
Tampa	6	4.50	1
Fort Myers	5	3.14	0
Bradenton	4	3.81	0
Kissimmee	4	2.97	0
Sarasota	4	3.79	0
Boca Raton	3	2.91	0
Brandon	3	5.55	0
Cape Coral	2	3.59	1
Clearwater	2	4.54	0
Clermont	2	6.89	0
Gainesville	2	6.37	0
Hialeah	2	2.43	0
Lakeland	2	2.86	0
Lutz	2	4.31	0
Melbourne	2	5.94	0
Pembroke Pines	2	4.06	0
Plantation	2	2.36	0
Wesley Chapel	2	4.05	0
Winter Park	2	3.59	0
Altamonte Springs	1	2.33	0
Apollo Beach	1	2.20	0
Apopka	1	6.13	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 10.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%.
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 10.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. 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 $10,240 in fines across 36 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $284 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 17.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

First Watch: All Florida Locations (141)

First Watch Restaurant 167 violations

1600 Hancock Road Suite #105, Clermont, FL 34711

19 inspections · 167 violations · Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

First Watch #0672 15 violations

16720 Macon St, Clermont, FL 34714

3 inspections · 15 violations · Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

First Watch #658 15 violations

3900 N University Dr, Cooper City, FL 33024

6 inspections · 15 violations · Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #304 43 violations

1750 North University Drive Ste 126, Coral Springs, FL 33071

17 inspections · 43 violations · Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #280 65 violations

160 S Compass Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004

18 inspections · 65 violations · Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #477 29 violations

1141 Posner Blvd, Davenport, FL 33837

12 inspections · 29 violations · Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #193 132 violations

1808 W Intl Speedway Blvd Ste 101a, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

28 inspections · 132 violations · Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

First Watch Restaurant #133 65 violations

3644 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

22 inspections · 65 violations · Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #191 47 violations

640 Linton Blvd, Ste 310, Delray Beach, FL 33444

16 inspections · 47 violations · Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

First Watch #6028 32 violations

4427 Commons Dr E, Destin, FL 32541-3414

21 inspections · 32 violations · Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #0499 39 violations

3737 Nw 87th Ave Ste 108, Doral, FL 33166

9 inspections · 39 violations · Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

First Watch #0142 1 closure65 violations

22923 Lyden Drive, Estero, FL 33928

22 inspections · 65 violations · Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #16 116 violations

13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919

27 inspections · 116 violations · Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

First Watch Restaurant #54 82 violations

7091 College Pkwy Unit 2, Fort Myers, FL 33907

26 inspections · 82 violations · Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #162 68 violations

10021 University Plaza Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913

21 inspections · 68 violations · Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #159 60 violations

8061 Dani Drive Unit 100, Fort Myers, FL 33966

21 inspections · 60 violations · Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #96 52 violations

2059 Altamont Ave Ste106, Fort Myers, FL 33901

24 inspections · 52 violations · Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

First Watch 187 violations

6483 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605

25 inspections · 187 violations · Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

First Watch #1030 21 violations

3729 Sw 40 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

4 inspections · 21 violations · Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

First Watch #6032

721 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

6 inspections · 0 violations · Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

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