First Watch Restaurant #276

1692 Ne Miami Gardens Dr, Miami, FL 33179

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, First Watch Restaurant #276 has eight inspections in the public record. First Watch Restaurant #276 was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so First Watch Restaurant #276 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to pan of water being stored inside. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manger instructed employee to clean. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use paper towel used under cutting board. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager advised employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-21-4

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in warewash and prep area. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed all foods temperatures greater than 41°F; cut lettuce (64F - Cold Holding); cut melon (61F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding) All were located in kitchen reach in cooler. As per manager All foods had only been in cooler for about an hour. Manager removed all foods from bottom portion and added ice to top portion. Manager called maintenance to come repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located in waiter station. Manager uncovered making it accessible. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 65°F. As per manager all foods had only been in cooler for about an hour. Manager removed all foods from bottom portion and added ice to top portion. Manager called maintenance to come repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-74-7

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in waiter station.

31B-04-4

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed pooled eggs stored on prep table at 55F - Cold Holding with no time marking. As per chef eggs had only been out for about 30 mins and time as of public health is used. Manager added time. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs stored on prep table at 55F - Cold Holding. As per chef eggs had only been out for about 30 mins.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of bacon. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in waiter station being used as dump sink. Manger coached team and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-21-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in warewash and prep area. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #276 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #276 on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #276?

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 #276.

How does First Watch Restaurant #276 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

First Watch Restaurant #276 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has First Watch Restaurant #276's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #276 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 #276 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 #276 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #276 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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