First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines
Last inspected:
12598 Pines Blvd Ste 103, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines has been inspected 25 times with 113 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 4.5 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. A disciplinary action resulted in $200 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in 2018 (marked exit blocked by a cart) and 2021 (portable fire extinguisher in red zone).
High-priority violations have been recurring and specific: proper cooking temperature violations appeared in at least 4 inspections between 2024 and 2025, consumer advisory violations in at least 3 inspections in the same period, employee health reporting violations in 2024, and shell stock and parasite destruction violations in 2024. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on 2025-09-11 and 2024-12-12. The most recent inspection on 2026-01-30 was completed with no further action after finding 1 high-priority violation related to approved food source.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025075598 | $200.00 | Sep 11, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 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 · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines had?
- First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines find?
- First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on July 24, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines been fined?
- First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines has been fined a total of $200.00 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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