First Watch Restaurant #271
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
67
Score
First Watch Restaurant #271 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Vero Beach restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream observed at front counter at 60° in service less than 4 hours, manager added ice to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to trash cans on front line. Manager swept up **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal ladle in water observed at 89°
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher
36-27-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed kale over juice and iced coffee in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
67
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato soup (118-145F - Hot Holding) in service for less then 1 hour. Advised to reheat. Rechecked, now at 168f. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice deflector shield soiled in black substance. Manager wiped down **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
82
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 108f. Advised to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. To go fruit and butter cups found at 68f in service for 1 hour.Manager added to time plan **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy at 121f. Chef reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles of glass cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line. Manager replaced with new one **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 98f. Advised to heat to 135f. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy cooler on cooks line
29-49-6
55
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey found between 50-41F above the chill line. Manager moved to separate containers **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to walk in cooler
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked hot potatoes on flat top grill. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on push cart with serving utensils. Drink was removed and manager educated cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Manager remade bucket and now reading 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager set up triple sink. Tech is on his way
22-47-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing a watch **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Kiwi with stickers stored next to rte foods on cooks line.
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #271 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #271 on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #271?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #271.
How does First Watch Restaurant #271 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
First Watch Restaurant #271 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has First Watch Restaurant #271's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at First Watch Restaurant #271 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #271 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is First Watch Restaurant #271 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #271 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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