First Watch #0189
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at First Watch #0189 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so First Watch #0189 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon stored in Health mix at bar area. Manager properly stored spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
86
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Beard guard on employees with facial hair preparing food items on cooks line. No hair restraints on servers preparing toast and salad in server area.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. A few wet clear food storage pans stacked on shelf in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in ware washing area.
31B-04-4
86
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (50F - Cold Holding) salmon over filled on prep table. Manager removed top portion and placed it in the cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on employee toasting and preparing toast
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf near the walk in cooler
24-08-4
90
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor in kitchen area
36-73-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without beard guard
13-04-4
86
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (46F - Cold Holding) food items stored on prep line
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No temperature measuring device available for establishment
16-62-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under dish machine One drain cover is completely off of the drain, second drain cover is flipped over. Employee properly set up drain covers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
74
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loading dish machine with dirty dishes and then he put away clean dishes, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee placed mint leaves on drink, explained to her, she discarded it and then used bag to put new one **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49-53f chopped ham and cooked sausage in prep cooler, mgr iced them down to 40f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles in soda machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pork sausage not on list of items in her paper, mgr added them **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line, mgr discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers, mgr store names on **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch #0189 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch #0189 on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch #0189?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch #0189.
How does First Watch #0189 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
First Watch #0189 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has First Watch #0189's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch #0189 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch #0189 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is First Watch #0189 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch #0189 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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