First Watch

3110 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited First Watch five times, with records going back to 2024. First Watch was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “backflow prevention, air gap” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed drain lines from drink prep station including soda machine and ice cooler by hand sink directly inside into the floor drain. Advised Person in charge (PIC) to prop up drain lines to ensure one inch minimum air gap above the floor sink flood rim. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC propped up drain lines at time of inspection
5-202.13
86
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed drain lines from drink prep station including soda machine and ice cooler by handsink leaning into the floor drain. Advised Person in charge (PIC) to prop up drain lines to ensure one inch minimum air gap above the floor sink flood rim. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC propped up drain lines at time of inspection
5-202.13
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clear, plastic buckets wet and stacked for storage. Person in charge (PIC) stated dishes were just washed and placed on storage rack. Instructed PIC to unstack the bins to let them fully air dry. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing
4-901.11
82
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed missing air gap from white PVC piping from ice machine flowing into floor sink located below food prep table. An air gap of 1 inch shall be present to prevent backflow. Fix prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention, air gap” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch.

How does First Watch compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

First Watch most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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.