First Watch Restaurant in Dania Beach
Last inspected:
160 S Compass Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #280 in Dania Beach has accumulated 65 violations across 18 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, which is below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting and policy (cited in at least 4 inspections), shell stock requirements (5 inspections), toxic substance control (4 inspections), and food contact surface sanitation (3 inspections). The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026, was a complaint-based investigation that resulted in two basic violations; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
First Watch Restaurant in Dania Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Dania Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant in Dania Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Dania Beach last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #280 in Dania Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Dania Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #280 in Dania Beach are: Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Dania Beach had?
- First Watch Restaurant #280 in Dania Beach has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Dania Beach find?
- First Watch Restaurant #280 in Dania Beach was most recently inspected on September 15, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Dania Beach ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #280 in Dania Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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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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