First Watch in Lakeland
Last inspected:
4316 Us Hwy 98 N Ste 200, Lakeland, FL 33809Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch #0188 in Lakeland had 17 inspections between January 2022 and July 2025, documenting 47 total violations, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection — well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Recurring violations included consumer advisory issues (cited in at least 6 inspections), chemical storage violations (4 inspections), and proper cooking temperature violations (3 inspections). The most recent inspection on July 8, 2025 documented 4 basic violations related to food contact surfaces and consumer advisory and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
First Watch in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
First Watch in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch in Lakeland last inspected?
- First Watch #0188 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch #0188 in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has First Watch in Lakeland had?
- First Watch #0188 in Lakeland has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch in Lakeland find?
- First Watch #0188 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on July 8, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch #0188 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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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