First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater
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2539 Countryside Blvd Ste 8, Clearwater, FL 33761Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #289 in Clearwater has accumulated 43 violations across 14 inspections since 2019, averaging 3.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary actions. Top recurring issues include toilet facilities, proper hand and arm washing, and proper sewage disposal. Recent inspections show sporadic high-priority violations but consistent compliance without escalation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 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
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #289 in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 6, 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 #289 in Clearwater are: Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater had?
- First Watch Restaurant #289 in Clearwater has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater find?
- First Watch Restaurant #289 in Clearwater was most recently inspected on August 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #289 in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V28 (Water supply) mean?
- Violation 28 (Water supply) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/28.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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