First Watch

12516 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33186

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, First Watch has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 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.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so First Watch is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust in vents in walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean metal containers to the left of dish machine.

24-08-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly trap stored on shelf in dry storage. Operator properly placed fly trap. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean silverware stored upright at wait station. Operator properly placed silverware. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-18-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled.

23-24-4

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink preparation/dishwasher and bar areas.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink preparation/dishwasher and bar areas.

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathrooms.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does First Watch compare to other restaurants in Miami?

First Watch most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

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.

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