First Watch Restaurant #278

3257 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, First Watch Restaurant #278 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

First Watch Restaurant #278's latest score of 95 sits above the Hollywood average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored above cut kale in egg station reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. Raw turkey burger stored above cooked sausage patties in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drain next to ice machine and walk-in cooler in kitchen. Observed no other drains backing up inside establishment after running water and flushing toilets. Observed establishment discarded some of the water, then cleaned and sanitized around drain area, and closed off area.

28-26-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands by service area.

27-19-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

21-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed packet of sour mints being stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed mints. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris though out establishment.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between make table and prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to dish washing machine.

36-27-5

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 04/22/2022

53B-05-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter expo line- observed employee cellphone being stored next to jam and single service items. Employee removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen cutting board at slicer- observed wiping underneath cutting broad. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #278 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #278 on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #278?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #278.

How does First Watch Restaurant #278 compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

First Watch Restaurant #278 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has First Watch Restaurant #278's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #278 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #278 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 #278 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #278 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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