First Watch Restaurant #177

1493 St Lucie West Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, First Watch Restaurant #177 has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Port St. Lucie restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 26, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jun 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 is displayed.

50-09-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to Manager. Manager posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Found at 0. Sink and service used, observed water temperature was warm. Manager replaced and was found at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-53-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer buckets 0 ppm remixed 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-53-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over cut melon in walk in fridge **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up at fryers.

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #177 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #177 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #177?

Across the inspection record, “quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #177.

How does First Watch Restaurant #177 compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

First Watch Restaurant #177 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has First Watch Restaurant #177's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #177 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #177 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 #177 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #177 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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