First Watch in Ponte Vedra Beach
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295 Pine Lake Dr Suite C105, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch #0169 in Ponte Vedra Beach has accumulated 81 violations across 15 inspections since November 2020, averaging 5.4 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations. In February 2026, state inspectors issued an administrative complaint after finding continued non-compliance, but the facility came into compliance during a callback inspection in early March. Top recurring violations involve sanitation practices including cleaning multi-use utensils, employee health reporting, and proper hand and arm washing.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
First Watch in Ponte Vedra Beach: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
First Watch in Ponte Vedra Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 4 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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First Watch in Ponte Vedra Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch in Ponte Vedra Beach last inspected?
- First Watch #0169 in Ponte Vedra Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 11, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch in Ponte Vedra Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch #0169 in Ponte Vedra Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has First Watch in Ponte Vedra Beach had?
- First Watch #0169 in Ponte Vedra Beach has had 16 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 Ponte Vedra Beach find?
- First Watch #0169 in Ponte Vedra Beach was most recently inspected on August 11, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has First Watch in Ponte Vedra Beach ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch #0169 in Ponte Vedra Beach 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
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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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