First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood
Last inspected:
3257 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #278 in Hollywood has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 56 violations with an average of 2.4 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included shell stock handling deficiencies (cited in August 2025), handwashing failures (March 2025 and April 2024), employee health reporting gaps (April 2024), and water supply issues (September 2023). A fire safety violation was documented in April 2019 for blocked rear egress. An administrative complaint was recommended following a September 2023 inspection that cited improper food sourcing and time-control procedures, though a follow-up inspection completed compliance. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 found one basic violation related to toxic substance control and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 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 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 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
— 4 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #278 in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #278 in Hollywood are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood had?
- First Watch Restaurant #278 in Hollywood has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood find?
- First Watch Restaurant #278 in Hollywood was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #278 in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, First Watch Restaurant #278 in Hollywood has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Nearby Establishments to First Watch Restaurant
Poor Inspection Records Near Hollywood
Stories You May Have Missed Hollywood
Hollywood Grocery Cited for Meat Pastries at 82°F, 27 Violations in March 2026
Inspectors found in-house meat and cheese pastries sitting at up to 82°F and raw chicken stored above pork ribs at a Hol…
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with First Watch Restaurant #278. How we collect and verify this data.