First Watch Restaurant

8280 Champions Gate Blvd, Champions Gate, FL 33896

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

First Watch Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Champions Gate average 84, so First Watch Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open half and half in walk in cooler not date marked Open milk in reach in cooler in expo area not date marked Operator unsure of when either was opened

02C-03-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Kiwis with stickers still on stored under make table on cookline with ready to eat product Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-17-4

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pumpkin pancake batter (58F - Cold Holding)per operator less than an hour. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink kitchen. Paper towel in drain. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

29-20-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and blueberries Over bags of pre sliced onions in walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door where batter is.

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine Handwashing sink in expo area

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Expo area chocolate syrup Operator wiped out **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cook line wiped forehead with glove then attempted to go back to work Operator coached employee to remove gloves and wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line Operator gave cooks on line beard guards **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Light not functioning. On cook line

36-62-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in server area Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado on cook line being ready to use

08B-17-4

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant.

How does First Watch Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Champions Gate?

First Watch Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Champions Gate average of 84.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at First Watch Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant 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 inspected?

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

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