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First Watch #1228

547 Mary Esther Cut Off Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, First Watch #1228 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Restaurants in Fort Walton Beach average 96, so First Watch #1228 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles over main entryway area to kitchen.
36-34-5
95
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher used cell phone and moved to handle clean dishes without washing hands first. Employee was directed to wash hands after touching cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 44f 44f 44f 45f overnight **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser on in use coke syrup container. Operator removed bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dumplings 58f, chicken tortellini 52f, pico 66f 45f , mango pico 65f, rice portions 64f, sautéed onions 65f, roast beef 64f 65f, mozzarella sticks 51f 47f, onion straws 51f, shredded parmesan 47f, Parmesan panko 53f, cooked vegetables 54f, fettuccine 51f, cut romaine lettuce 46f all in coolers overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dumplings 58f, chicken tortellini 52f, pico 66f 45f , mango pico 65f, rice portions 64f, sautéed onions 65f, roast beef 64f 65f, mozzarella sticks 51f 47f, onion straws 51f, shredded parmesan 47f, Parmesan panko 53f, cooked vegetables 54f, fettuccine 51f, cut romaine lettuce 46f all in coolers overnight **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with food debris on shelf in back prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of lowboy cooler underneath grill heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer and in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. Operator has maintenance currently looking at freezers. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above make line. Operator removed cell phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on pan holding French fries under grill. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
35
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch #1228 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch #1228 on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does First Watch #1228 compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

First Watch #1228 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has First Watch #1228's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch #1228 have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch #1228 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 #1228 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch #1228 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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