First Watch Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited First Watch Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By handwashing sink Walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cracked eggs in cups in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Operator completed with employees during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates missing from Andres, Tommy, Nik
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed smaller tank not secured next to mop sink. Operator secured it. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Repeat Violation**
16-01-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster
33-15-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
33-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on fan covers in walk in cooler
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes for to go orders (66-67F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours. Operator has items in ice bath however temperature on the top items that are not touching the ice increase by over 20 degrees. Advised operator to add items to time log and discard any left over items after 4 hours. Operator added time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced tomatoes, prepped on 6/28/2023. Operator discarded items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs missing asterisk identifying them as a raw item.
02B-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
16-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster
33-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler are dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
43
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Eggs grill cook changed gloves no Handwash **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Spray hose attached to mop sink faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen next to egg grill. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in spray bottle not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer, operator is aware. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ladle for poached eggs stored on equipment ledge hanging between uses. Ladle hanging where employees could bump it with their apron or clothes. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of grits and sugar not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - informed operator of observation
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - eggs 68 F less then 4 hours operator placed into walk in freezer to cook **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -operator was able to verify what time the eggs were prepared **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -1/3 pans
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -white powdery substance - operator labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - speaker stored with bread on sheet pan - operator removed speaker **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee wearing bracelet - employee removed bracelet **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
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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 Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken” has been cited three 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 82 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 three violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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