First Watch

3729 Sw 40 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited First Watch four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Among Gainesville restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
47
Nov 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does First Watch compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

First Watch most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has First Watch's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at First Watch have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.