First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater
Last inspected:
5310 East Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #157 in Clearwater has averaged 6.0 violations per inspection across 24 inspections dating back to 2016, above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a consistent pattern, with handwashing and employee health policy violations appearing across multiple inspections, and shell stock handling cited in at least 4 inspections. Chemical storage and allergen awareness were cited in consecutive 2025 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation for blocked exit pathway was documented in 2019. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 found 4 basic violations and was completed with no further action required; a prior inspection on January 23, 2025 issued a warning after identifying 3 high-priority violations including employee health policy and handwashing violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #157 in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #157 in Clearwater are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater had?
- First Watch Restaurant #157 in Clearwater has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater find?
- First Watch Restaurant #157 in Clearwater was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #157 in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, First Watch Restaurant #157 in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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