First Watch Restaurant in Sarasota
Last inspected:
8383 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #11 in Sarasota has logged 20 inspections on record totaling 93 violations, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been intermittent but span critical areas: employee health reporting appeared in inspections dated February 6, 2024 and September 11, 2023; proper cooking temperatures were cited on February 6, 2024, July 22, 2024, and September 11, 2023; food contact surfaces were cited on December 12, 2024 and February 6, 2024; and toxic substance control violations appeared on February 6, 2024 and January 4, 2023. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 found 4 basic violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
First Watch Restaurant in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Sarasota last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #11 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #11 in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Approved food source, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Sarasota had?
- First Watch Restaurant #11 in Sarasota has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Sarasota find?
- First Watch Restaurant #11 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on September 23, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #11 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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