First Watch Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at First Watch Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. First Watch Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
First Watch Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Orlando average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has green discoloration left on the surface located on the cook line. Recommend to replace or resurface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Checked white cutting boards has green discoloration left on the surface stored on the cook line, at time of callback inspection, spoke with Manager has cutting boards on order. Recommend to clean cutting boards more often. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed arugula, shredded lettuce, spring mix stored inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Spoke with Manager provided proof has invoice from vendor produce is ready to eat., only arugula.(Corrected) The spring mix , shredded lettuce used notify QAFS. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
86
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature deli ham 47°f, sliced roast beef 47°f, havarti cheese 50°f, ham steak 48°f stored inside refrigerator drawers located on the cook line less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has green discoloration left on the surface located on the cook line. Recommend to replace or resurface. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris spilled on the walk in freezer floor also underneath storage shelves. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observe coffee cups with old food dried on the surface. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed arugula, shredded lettuce, spring mix stored inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the top of the dishmachine. Employee removed at time of inspection Sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris splashed on the exterior of the dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor underneath the storage shelves. Spoke to Manager concerning the standing water also bad odor from the floor tiles. **Warning**
36-22-4
58
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked mixed shredded cheese 48°f, deli ham 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 1 hour recommend to quick chill product, also used smaller amount in pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed half half not date marked stored inside walk in cooler overnight. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed three white cutting board soiled has yellow discoloration on the surface located on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and debris spilled on the walk in freezer floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside reach in cooler used for salads.
14-33-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored underneath cutting board salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked deli ham 48°f, roast beef 45/46°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product or use ice bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dirty water has floating food particles inside stored on the stove top, recommend to change water more often.
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juicer machine has old food debris left on the surface.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed bar tender beard also employee working in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two cylinder not properly secured Manager provide at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed servers wearing watches while food handling in the expo line.
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the counters throughout kitchen. Manager removed immediately **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (57F - Cold Holding) operator chose to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Diced soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards in kitchen with grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning in walk in freezer
36-62-4
61
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw ready to eat salmon stored next to raw bacon in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Glass cleaner stored next to clean mugs at the bar area. Degreaser stored on top of dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Employee is handling lemons.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White cutting boards are stained. Egg cups are stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids at servers station.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed kiwi stored over ready to eat onions in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to slicer under the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill has a residue build up on grill.
23-03-4
43
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four 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 five 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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