First Watch in Miami
Last inspected:
12075 Sw 152 St, Miami, FL 33177Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch #1138 in Miami has been emergency-closed once, on August 3, 2017, for roach activity. The facility has received 19 inspections since 2016, accumulating 139 violations—an average of 7.3 per inspection, substantially higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring, including management awareness failures, employee health reporting violations, handwashing deficiencies, toxic substance control issues, and time-as-a-control protocol breaches. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Recent inspections show continuing compliance challenges: the February 13, 2026 routine inspection found six violations including three high-priority citations for employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and toxic substance control. The most recent inspection resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Most recent closure: August 3, 2017 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
First Watch in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)
First Watch in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017038127 | $400.00 | Aug 7, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
First Watch in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
First Watch in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch in Miami last inspected?
- First Watch #1138 in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was First Watch in Miami last shut down?
- First Watch #1138 in Miami was last shut down on August 3, 2017 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch #1138 in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has First Watch in Miami had?
- First Watch #1138 in Miami has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch in Miami find?
- First Watch #1138 in Miami was most recently inspected on February 13, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch in Miami ever been shut down?
- Yes, First Watch #1138 in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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 in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, First Watch #1138 in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has First Watch in Miami been fined?
- First Watch #1138 in Miami has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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