First Watch in Lakewood Ranch
Last inspected:
14475 Sr 70 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch in Lakewood Ranch has compiled 147 violations across 22 inspections since 2022, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection—nearly 30% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting, hand washing, shell stock requirements, food contact surface sanitation, and parasite destruction. A January 2023 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after documenting three high-priority violations including improper hand/arm washing and shell stock handling failures; that inspection triggered a callback compliance check. A fire safety issue involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was documented in August 2020. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 was completed with no further action required, documenting one basic violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch in Lakewood Ranch: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
First Watch in Lakewood Ranch: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch in Lakewood Ranch: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 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.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections37 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
First Watch in Lakewood Ranch: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch in Lakewood Ranch last inspected?
- First Watch in Lakewood Ranch was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch in Lakewood Ranch?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch in Lakewood Ranch are: Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has First Watch in Lakewood Ranch had?
- First Watch in Lakewood Ranch has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch in Lakewood Ranch find?
- First Watch in Lakewood Ranch was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch in Lakewood Ranch ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch in Lakewood Ranch 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has First Watch in Lakewood Ranch had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, First Watch in Lakewood Ranch has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has First Watch in Lakewood Ranch operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Nancys BBQ (2020).
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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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