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
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
Aug 21, 2023 First Watch Restaurant #84 Jupiter $400 2--2023042322
Apr 19, 2023 First Watch Restaurant #81 Tampa $400 3--2023005937

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: All Florida Locations (142)

First Watch 45 violations

140 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789

12 inspections · 45 violations · Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

First Watch #1051 119 violations

5723 Red Bug Lake Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708

27 inspections · 119 violations · Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

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