First Watch in Gainesville
Last inspected:
6483 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch in Gainesville has averaged 7.5 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since 2022, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, hand-washing violations were cited in at least 3 inspections, and shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. Food contact surface violations were documented in at least 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was noted in 2018 when an exit door was found locked. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 found 4 violations including 2 employee health policy citations and concluded with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
First Watch in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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First Watch in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch in Gainesville last inspected?
- First Watch in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch in Gainesville are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has First Watch in Gainesville had?
- First Watch in Gainesville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch in Gainesville find?
- First Watch in Gainesville was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has First Watch in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, First Watch in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has First Watch in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Boston Market #559 (2018).
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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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