First Watch

1534 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show five inspections at First Watch stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed cooked grilled onions with an internal temperature of 50*f cooling in a enclosed deep plastic container. Grilled onions were moved to sheet pan and placed in freezer to rapidly chill. Also observed canned salsa cooling in enclosed in plastic container with an internal temperature of 45-48*F. Item was uncovered to allow air flow
3-501.15(A)
90
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed cooked mushrooms, grilled onions, and roasted sun dried tomatoes with an internal temperature of 76-88*F after 1.5 hours of cooling. Foods were being cooled enclosed in plastic containers 4 inches high. All items were moved to sheet pan and placed in freezer to rapidly chill
3-501.15(A)
90
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed gravy cooling in enclosed container with an internal temperature of 86*F. According to Lable gravy had been cooling since 6:30AM, more than 4 hours prior to inspection
3-501.14
86
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does First Watch compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

First Watch most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has First Watch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch have averaged around one violation 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.