First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne

Last inspected:

1900 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904

Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne has accumulated 167 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, when it operated as Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. The facility averages 5.8 violations per inspection. In 2024, violation counts increased notably, with 11 violations cited in July and 7 in March, both marking the highest single-inspection totals in the facility's record. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and hand and arm washing practices.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
167Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne last inspected?
First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne?
The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne had?
First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne find?
First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne ever been shut down?
No, First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne had any fire safety violations?
Yes, First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has First Watch Restaurants in Melbourne operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews (2016).

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