First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines

Last inspected:

12598 Pines Blvd Ste 103, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

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

Overview

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.

25Inspections
113Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in recharge zone- hanging on wall next to mop sink.
— 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. Observed a cart in front of the exit door.

First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection1 violations
— 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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 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
— 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
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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 January 30, 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, Toxic substance control, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Pembroke Pines had?
First Watch Restaurant #277 in Pembroke Pines has had 25 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 January 30, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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