First Watch in Miami

Last inspected:

12075 Sw 152 St, Miami, FL 33177

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

Overview

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.

19Inspections
139Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

First Watch in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 7.3 violations / inspection 7.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

First Watch in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for First Watch #1138 in Miami
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:03:00

First Watch in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for First Watch #1138 in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 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
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 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
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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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