First Watch

140 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

First Watch appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

First Watch's latest score of 74 falls below the Winter Park average of 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line

13-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Some shelves with rust in reach in cooler At cook line

14-33-4

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flying insects in the mop sink area 4 small flying insects by server area Total: 7 small flying insects **Warning**

35A-02-6

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine, and outside of the dishmachine

16-23-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In mop sink **Corrected On-Site**

29-18-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold holding faucet to hand sink by dish area, handle broken not allowing water to flow

29-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to cook line **Corrected On-Site**

14-33-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not properly covered **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dishwasher

36-27-5

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cooler door on the cooks line temporarily repair with tape

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the dish area standing water

36-22-4

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with hash browns at back up cooks line reach in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line and back up cooks line at prep area

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind flat top grill on cooks line on the left side

36-27-5

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cooks line not changing gloves after cleaning counter

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line had knife in the sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area preparing food without a beard guard **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

35B-01-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad reach in cooler at cooks line has food debris Reach in cooler at prep area is soiled

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cups stored on floor by managers office **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer has some food debris **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two white cutting boards located on cooks heavily grooved

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up around the fan

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The potato grill and egg grill have food debris underneath both grills located at cooks line.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch.

How does First Watch compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

First Watch most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has First Watch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at First Watch 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 inspected?

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

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