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
Dec 11, 2025	First Watch #0083	Sunrise	$400	2--2025084724
Sep 11, 2023	First Watch #1150	Cape Coral	$400	7--2023041571
Aug 21, 2023	First Watch Restaurant #84	Jupiter	$400	2--2023042322
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

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 #1043 13 violations

8990 Us 301 N Unit 123, Parrish, FL 34219

3 inspections · 13 violations · Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #277 113 violations

12598 Pines Blvd Ste 103, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

25 inspections · 113 violations · Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #0487 36 violations

16030 Pines Blvd Ste P203, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

10 inspections · 36 violations · Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

First Watch #6029 9 violations

1670 E Nine Mile Rd Ste a, Pensacola, FL 32514-6571

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

First Watch Restaurant #175 57 violations

7620 Peters Rd, Plantation, FL 33324

21 inspections · 57 violations · Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

First Watch #1050

1716 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33322

3 inspections · 6 violations · Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

First Watch #0169 81 violations

295 Pine Lake Dr Suite C105, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081

15 inspections · 81 violations · Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #248 94 violations

1765 Dunlawton Ave Ste 104, Port Orange, FL 32129

20 inspections · 94 violations · Last inspected: May 19, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #177 112 violations

1493 St Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34986

27 inspections · 112 violations · Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #164 107 violations

13013 Us Highway 301 Shop C, Riverview, FL 33578

19 inspections · 107 violations · Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #481 34 violations

11151 Southern Blvd Ste 100, Royal Plm Beach, FL 33411

13 inspections · 34 violations · Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

First Watch #6030 28 violations

227 Dune Lakes Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459-8324

12 inspections · 28 violations · Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

First Watch Restaurant #11 93 violations

8383 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238

20 inspections · 93 violations · Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

First Watch Restaurant #112 78 violations

3706 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

21 inspections · 78 violations · Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

First Watch Restaurant #13 77 violations

1395 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

20 inspections · 77 violations · Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

First Watch Restaurant #196 59 violations

5354 Fruitville Rd Unit 3, Sarasota, FL 34232

20 inspections · 59 violations · Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

First Watch Restaurant #134 100 violations

4715 N Ocean Dr, Sea Ranch Lakes, FL 33308

21 inspections · 100 violations · Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

First Watch Restaurants #274 102 violations

1345 4th St North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

16 inspections · 102 violations · Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

First Watch Restaurant #86 60 violations

2125 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

21 inspections · 60 violations · Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

First Watch #0083 113 violations

12594 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323

28 inspections · 113 violations · Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

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