First Watch Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at First Watch Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Operator states orange, lime, lemon juices listed as components of drinks on seasonal menu under "Fresh Juices" are commercially processed. **Admin Complaint**
52-10-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook.ine **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) top of make table, overfilled. Operator discarded
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At soda machine, ice dumped in sink
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Camaro of sugar near dish machine **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. lack/removal of hand sink K12-A per approved plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Nothing submitted to plan review at time of callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Spoke with plan review 12/6, plans have been submitted but not yet approved. Time extended 30 days **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Camaro of sugar near dish machine **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. lack/removal of hand sink K12-A per approved plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Nothing submitted to plan review at time of callback **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Camaro of sugar near dish machine **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. lack/removal of hand sink K12-A per approved plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Camaro of sugar near dish machine **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to soda dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooler drawers on cookline (); chicken sausage (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sausage patty (46F - Cold Holding). In unit less then four hours, placed in walk-in freezer to rapidchill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. lack/removal of hand sink K12-A per approved plans **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to soda dispenser
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Camaro of sugar near dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (45-48F - Cold Holding) top of makeline. Operator discarded right away. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lemon in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under coke machine and glass door cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink in prep area.
23-03-4
58
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork sausage over pasteurized eggs in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at machine **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case idol cups on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Quat sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm . Operator change it and second one was 200 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket at the floor front of employee hand sink . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage area . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the prep sink back area .
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mens restroom.
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwasher area .
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator move it to the sanitize bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. - server - informed operator of observation
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 fly in dry storage next unannounced inspection per Lisa Franz -operator killed fly **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - torn reach in cooler gasket in server station
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - operator removed cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gasket in front of flat top - operator cleaned gasket **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - employee cleaned dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - operator placed covered new waste receptacle **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone over prep table - operator removed cellphone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant.
How does First Watch Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
First Watch Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
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 three times per year on average.
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