First Watch Restaurant in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
2059 Altamont Ave Ste106, Fort Myers, FL 33901Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #96 in Fort Myers has been inspected 24 times on record, recording 52 total violations—averaging 2.2 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Recent inspection activity shows mixed compliance: an August 2025 routine inspection prompted a warning after 12 violations were cited, including four high-priority violations for management awareness, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting. A callback inspection three days later resulted in complied status. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 identified six violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch Restaurant in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 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· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
First Watch Restaurant in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Fort Myers last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #96 in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #96 in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Fort Myers had?
- First Watch Restaurant #96 in Fort Myers has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Fort Myers find?
- First Watch Restaurant #96 in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #96 in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V38 (Waste properly disposed) mean?
- Violation 38 (Waste properly disposed) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/38.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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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