First Watch Restaurant in Winter Haven
Last inspected:
555 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #253 in Winter Haven averaged 3.4 violations per inspection across 16 routine inspections between August 2022 and February 2026, performing significantly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Toxic substance control violations appeared in 4 of the last 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations were cited in 3 separate inspections. High-priority violations included employee health reporting, hand washing, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, and consumer advisory failures. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 documented 4 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch Restaurant in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
First Watch Restaurant in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Winter Haven last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #253 in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #253 in Winter Haven are: Toxic substance control, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Winter Haven had?
- First Watch Restaurant #253 in Winter Haven has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Winter Haven find?
- First Watch Restaurant #253 in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #253 in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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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