First Watch Restaurant #59
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
95
Score
First Watch Restaurant #59 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so First Watch Restaurant #59 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bread on the floor in the freezer. Operator moved bread to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell eggs in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line next to flat top grill. Operator voluntarily discarded egg.
01B-14-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear container on clean dish rack in dish area. Operator separated dishes to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop next to mop sink not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpster overflowing. Operator stated they are having problems with refuse company.
33-14-4
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has 25 food handlers 3 food handler training are expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor next to the walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
67
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line changed gloves and put clean gloves on and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cooks line washed hands with gloves on and returned to doing food preparation. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake batter at 58°F in top area of Reach in cooler. Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately 30 minutes and put it back in Reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Gap in Ceiling tile approximately 4 inches in back area of kitchen across from 3 compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents filters soiled with grease in front kitchen area above grill and fryers.
23-03-4
58
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #59 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #59 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does First Watch Restaurant #59 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
First Watch Restaurant #59 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has First Watch Restaurant #59's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #59 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #59 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 #59 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #59 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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