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 #85	Wesley Chapel	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	First Watch Restaurant #94	Naples	3 (1 high)	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 #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

First Watch Restaurant #233 71 violations

3240 Redeemer Way Ste E3, New Port Richey, FL 34655

16 inspections · 71 violations · Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #135 65 violations

17789 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287

21 inspections · 65 violations · Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

First Watch #0222 124 violations

3411 Sw 36 Ter #3, Ocala, FL 34474

23 inspections · 124 violations · Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

First Watch Restaurant #190 56 violations

3691 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, FL 34677

17 inspections · 56 violations · Last inspected: May 6, 2026

First Watch #1018 212 violations

6772 Grand National Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

23 inspections · 212 violations · Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

First Watch #57 173 violations

7500 W Sandlake Rd A101, Orlando, FL 32819

25 inspections · 173 violations · Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

First Watch Restaurants INC 140 violations

6622 Eagle Watch Dr Unit 575, Orlando, FL 32822

21 inspections · 140 violations · Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

First Watch #151 140 violations

1448 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL 32828

26 inspections · 140 violations · Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #98 139 violations

3402 Technological Ave #100, Orlando, FL 32817

23 inspections · 139 violations · Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

First Watch Restaurant 133 violations

11951 S International Dr Unit a, Orlando, FL 32821

21 inspections · 133 violations · Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

First Watch 129 111 violations

1414 N Mills Ave Ste 180, Orlando, FL 32803

21 inspections · 111 violations · Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

First Watch Restaurant 87 violations

12988 Narcoossee Rd Space K, Orlando, FL 32832

15 inspections · 87 violations · Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

First Watch Restaurant 51 violations

7710 Palm Pkwy #110, Orlando, FL 32836

8 inspections · 51 violations · Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

First Watch #1169 151 violations

185 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176

27 inspections · 151 violations · Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #187 76 violations

25 W Mitchell Hammock Rd Ste 1121, Oviedo, FL 32765

22 inspections · 76 violations · Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

First Watch Restaurants #99 105 violations

35146 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

25 inspections · 105 violations · Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

First Watch #6027 75 violations

11160 Panama City Beach Pkwy Ste 407, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

26 inspections · 75 violations · Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

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