First Watch in Santa Rosa Beach
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227 Dune Lakes Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459-8324Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch #6030 in Santa Rosa Beach operates as a Risk Level 1 permanent food service establishment with 148 seats in Walton County. The facility has 12 inspections on record between March 2022 and October 2025, accumulating 28 total violations with no emergency closures. The violation average of 2.3 per inspection is well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2, indicating consistent compliance. A Warning was issued on September 12, 2023 after an inspection documented 8 violations including intermediate-level findings on hand washing and food contact surfaces; the facility achieved complied status on a callback inspection the following day. Recent inspections on January 23, 2024, October 9, 2024, and October 9, 2025 each recorded zero or minimal violations. The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025 identified 1 basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch in Santa Rosa Beach: Comparison to Walton County Averages
First Watch in Santa Rosa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
First Watch in Santa Rosa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch in Santa Rosa Beach last inspected?
- First Watch #6030 in Santa Rosa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch in Santa Rosa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch #6030 in Santa Rosa Beach are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Wiping cloths usage.
- How many health inspections has First Watch in Santa Rosa Beach had?
- First Watch #6030 in Santa Rosa Beach has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch in Santa Rosa Beach find?
- First Watch #6030 in Santa Rosa Beach was most recently inspected on October 9, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch in Santa Rosa Beach ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch #6030 in Santa Rosa Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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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