First Watch Restaurant #233
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
78
Score
First Watch Restaurant #233 has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “employee touched face/hair and then engaged”, which has been cited three times.
First Watch Restaurant #233's latest score is in line with the New Port Richey average of 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink splitter. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. has certificate for 1 employee **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
78
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet of splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook put beard guard in place on face with gloves on, then continued to touch food, (tortilla), manager asked cook to wash hands and he did. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled pan with water in hand wash sink on cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment employs 27 people, certificates available for some. **Warning**
53B-13-5
61
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Location: Deli reach in cooler Initial temp at time 9:25am a. Sliced cherry tomatoes 54F (cold holding) b. Cut tomatoes 53F (cold holding) c.A Diced tomatoes 50F (cold holding) manger put ice in bottom. Re-temp at 10:14am a.A Cherry tomatoes 40F (cold holding) b. Cut Tomatoes 41F (cold holding) c. Diced tomatoes 38F (cold holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at cook line. 1 live flying insects near walk in cooler. 1 live flying insects near trash can near hot holding area of cook line.
35A-02-7
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Banana and kiwi with visible stickers inside front reach in cooler.
08B-39-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
67
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Cooks put beard guards on did not wash hands **Repeat Violation**
12A-25-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line and prep area at 0ppm, refilled bucket now at 100ppm quaternary
21-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
74
Sep 28, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off dirty dishes then touched to go cup and filled with tea then took to customer
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink on cook line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used for butter on cook line, brush changed out for a food grade brush **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs on handle of oven door, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
47
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Cook adjusted hat with gloved hands then continued to touch utensils, touched clean plate and cook without changing gloves or washing hands
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook sipped gloves hands on soiled apron then engaged in cooking without changing gloves or washing hands
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) in top rail of reach in cooler, manager voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee on shelf above reach in cooler, beverage removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks with no beard guard, cooks put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, manager refilled sanitizer bucket, now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
52
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Floors and floor drains throughout kitchen soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment, and shelving soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap under back door in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #233 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #233 on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #233?
Across the inspection record, “employee touched face/hair and then engaged” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #233.
How does First Watch Restaurant #233 compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
First Watch Restaurant #233 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has First Watch Restaurant #233's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at First Watch Restaurant #233 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #233 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 #233 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #233 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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