First Watch

3780 W Happy Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85310

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

First Watch has been inspected six times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

First Watch scores about where you'd expect for a Glendale restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rubber spatula in standing water on the grill top at 123*F, tongs handing on oven equipment handle, and bench scraper stored wedged between equipment on the cookline at the time of inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed air gap less than 1" from the pipe of the ice machine to the floor drain with pipe dipping into the floor drain. An air gap of 1 inch above the floor drain is required for backflow prevention

5-205.15(B)

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed tomato basil soup holding on a steam table on the prep line at 107°F. According to the cook, the tomato basil soup had been removed from the walk-in about an hour prior. Per cook, servings of the soup were heated and served earlier and the rest of the soup was put on the steam table. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Tomato basil soup was reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Discussed proper hot holding and reheating practices with the person in charge (PIC) during the visit

3-501.16(A)(1)

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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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 Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does First Watch compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

First Watch most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has First Watch's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch 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 inspected?

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

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