First Watch Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
55
Score
Public records show eight inspections at First Watch Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Live” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live small flying insects back of the house area . Next routine visit per supervisor. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
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. The last 3 hired . Operator let his employees signed . **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the bar area . Operator added a bottle of soap . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over water next to syrup and hot chocolate at cafe station. Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table . **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container stored not inverted at the kitchen. Operator fix it . **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table .
29-49-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar area. Operator added sign . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
55
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insect at prep area back of the house not landing at any food . Next routine visit per supervisor . **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
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. Eggs been out less than 2 hours no time mark . Operator added the time at the iPad. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear buckets stored on employee hand sink kitchen area . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator used soup cup to scoop potatoes. Spoke to manager and they discarded and used a scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed dishwasher wearing a watch .
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at the eggs table in poor repair.
14-11-5
58
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insects at the bar area not landing at any food . Per supervisor next announcement visit . **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
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. Only 100 % complied for 3 employees the rest required training .
53B-13-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottles of drink and energy drink at the reach-in cooler front area cafe station . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area and kitchen area top of the storage shelves .
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on make table door . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the bottom of walk-in cooler door .
14-36-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the bar area . Operator moved it to the sanitizer buckets . **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live small flying,one at the prep area and one at the dish area . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Operator change the sanitizer buckets 200 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. First watch seasoning no label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at the kitchen area .
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on top of make table . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of the make table . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
64
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on dish area 1 small flying insect around dry storage racks. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on hand sink located at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Chemical bottle stored on dish area no name.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Small plastic containers kept on rack at dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Debris on reach in cooler across from flat tops.
22-16-4
58
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed 1 employee washing hand before changing gloves without rubbed her hand for less than 10-15 seconds then close the faucet then dry her hand .
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect by the prep area not touching any food . Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks .
35A-02-6
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 - 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. 13 out of 28 employees need to be done .
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By dish area- kitchen are.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler by the server area ambient temperature was 55 degree operator stated that was good at the morning but he will call someone for repair.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided or soap at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area .
31B-04-4
47
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (119F - Hot Holding); sausage gravy (105F - Hot Holding). Placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Light not functioning./ hood. Manager changed bulb. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./ vents in dish area and storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “live” 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 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has First Watch Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at First Watch Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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