First Watch in Ocala
Last inspected:
3411 Sw 36 Ter #3, Ocala, FL 34474Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch #0222 in Ocala operated 23 inspections between 2023 and late 2025, accumulating 124 violations — an average of 5.4 per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations appeared frequently across the record, with recurring citations for employee health reporting (cited in at least 3 inspections), shell stock requirements (5+ inspections), allergen awareness (3+ inspections), and proper hand/arm washing (2+ inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on August 16, 2024, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025 yielded 8 violations including duplicated high-priority findings for shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
First Watch in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
First Watch in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
First Watch in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch in Ocala last inspected?
- First Watch #0222 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch #0222 in Ocala are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has First Watch in Ocala had?
- First Watch #0222 in Ocala has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch in Ocala find?
- First Watch #0222 in Ocala was most recently inspected on August 21, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has First Watch in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch #0222 in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has First Watch in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, First Watch #0222 in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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