First Watch Restaurant in Lady Lake
Last inspected:
1568 Bella Cruz Dr, Lady Lake, FL 32159Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #221 in Lady Lake has 23 inspections on record spanning from August 2022 to March 2026, totaling 66 violations with an average of 2.9 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least four inspections (May 2025, October 2024, June 2023, and August 2022), representing a recurring concern across the inspection period. A February 2024 complaint inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation for an intermediate-level violation. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 was completed with no violations and 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 Lady Lake: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Lady Lake: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
First Watch Restaurant in Lady Lake: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Lady Lake last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #221 in Lady Lake was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Lady Lake?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #221 in Lady Lake are: Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Lady Lake had?
- First Watch Restaurant #221 in Lady Lake has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Lady Lake find?
- First Watch Restaurant #221 in Lady Lake was most recently inspected on August 3, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Lady Lake ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #221 in Lady Lake has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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