First Watch Restaurant in Vero Beach
Last inspected:
500 21 St, Vero Beach, FL 32960Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #271 in Vero Beach has received 16 inspections since July 2022, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection—consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. High-priority violations have been cited across nearly all inspections, with recurring issues in employee health reporting appearing in at least six inspections, proper cooking temperatures cited in seven inspections, food contact surface violations documented in five inspections, and shell stock requirements cited in four inspections. The most recent complaint-based inspection on September 17, 2025 resulted in 12 violations including high-priority findings in employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, approved food sources, and proper hand and arm washing, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch Restaurant in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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 Restaurant in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Vero Beach last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #271 in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #271 in Vero Beach are: Proper cooking temps, Parasite destruction, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Vero Beach had?
- First Watch Restaurant #271 in Vero Beach has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Vero Beach find?
- First Watch Restaurant #271 in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on September 17, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #271 in Vero 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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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