First Watch

6483 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

First Watch appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mixing bowl washed and not sanitized. Inspector had employee return item to dish area to rewash, rinse and sanitize item. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair while answering drive thru headset and then proceeded to prepare food without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

12A-25-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was taking orders in drive thru then put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on front counter steam well: potatoes (110,108F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager returned item to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored next to ice machine.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line. Clean dishes stored on clean dish rack next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Establishment has 5 employees working with no certified food manager on site.

53A-05-6

Basic - Refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Walk-in cooler door handle.

14-36-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing on wall behind front line make line station.

36-24-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids for containers on cook line.

14-38-4

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Area on the side of the mop sink.

36-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to container of food on cart in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Area above front counter.

36-36-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Area behind soda nozzles on dining room soda machine. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on rack next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch on file is from Feb 9, 2026. 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch 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 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 inspected?

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

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