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First Watch Restaurant #56

8306 Market St, Bradenton, FL 34202
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, First Watch Restaurant #56 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a slight grease build up in the hood over the double ovens beginning to drip.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hand washing sink in the prep kitchen out of order due to a broken pipe. Operator stated a repair call has been placed.
29-08-4
90
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty glassware and plate ware to clean without washing hands. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup used for scooping corn meal without a handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker and cell phone stored on shelf above food prep table. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up a item from the floor then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled.
36-27-5
61
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked together with water droplets on storage rack in warewashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #56 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #56 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #56?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #56.

How does First Watch Restaurant #56 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

First Watch Restaurant #56 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has First Watch Restaurant #56's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #56 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 #56 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 #56 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #56 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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