First Watch Restaurant #176
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at First Watch Restaurant #176, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so First Watch Restaurant #176 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler front kitchen cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); ; sausage (57F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); yogurt (57F - Cold Holding); cut melons (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler over 4 hours and voluntarily discarded all items.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed observed in steam table chicken rice soup start time 6:25am end time 8:45am (141F - Reheating). Educated Person in charge on reheating foods. And emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler front kitchen cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); ; sausage (57F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); yogurt (57F - Cold Holding); cut melons (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler over 4 hours and voluntarily discarded all items.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.observed on cooks line potatoes, shell, eggs, and butter not time stamped. Person in charge stated that they were put out approximately at 8:30 AM and time stamped them accordingly. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.observed in steam table chicken rice soup start time 6:25am end time 8:45am (141F - Reheating). Educated Person in charge on reheating foods. And emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
03E-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured .Person in charge secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed on cooks line employee engaging in food preparation with a bracelet on wrist. Employee remove bracelet and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on waitstaff line . Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
45
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line pancake batter (50F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the dispenser for approximately 30 minutes and placed in reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system over grill.
14-42-4
82
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed on cooks line raw shell eggs and cooked potatoes not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on cooks line. A employee wiped his forehead with gloves on both hands,grabbed a bowl, touched food contact surface and failed to remove gloves,wash hands and put on new gloves.Person in charge educated employee on glove use and handwashing. Employee put soiled dish in dish room.Employee remove gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cooks line raw shell eggs and cooked potatoes not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Containers were not covered and filled above the fill line.Person in charge stated the product had been there for approximately 2 hours and placed it in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed on dish drying rack food containers wet nesting.Person in charge separated.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
52
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in back kitchen area chemical bottle not labeled. Person in charge stated it was grease lift cleaner and labeled it accordingly.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a wrist watch. Educated Person in charge and employee removed watch and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard and wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed, multiple employees preparing food with jewelry,watches and wrist bans. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee preparing food on cooks line. Person in charge gave employee a beard guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
86
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees preparing food and serving food with Jewelry,watches and wrist ban.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Both employees put on beard guards and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #176 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #176 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #176?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #176.
How does First Watch Restaurant #176 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
First Watch Restaurant #176 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has First Watch Restaurant #176's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #176 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #176 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 Restaurant #176 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #176 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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