First Watch

16455 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, First Watch has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Compared to the broader Scottsdale restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the glass door reach in refrigerator near the office observed a sheet tray of raw bacon stored directly above portioned butter. In the same refrigerator observed two bags of thawed raw shrimp on a sheet tray stored directly above a container of cooked bacon. No overhead contamination observed

3-302.11(A1-2)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a small container of cooked turkey sausages/56°F in the open upper portion of the prep cooler on the line. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the sausages had been cooling for about 4 hours in the reach in cooler but was recently moved to the top section of the cooler. The upper portion of prep coolers are not designed for cooling TCS foods

3-501.15(A)

May 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed excessive dried food debris built up on the backside of deli slicer blade during the inspection. The deli slicer was wrapped in plastic and stored as clean. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the slicer was last used on 1/7/2025. The slicer was cleaned at time of inspection. Please ensure equipment and utensils are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained clean to sight and touch between uses

4-601.11(A)

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in use ware washing machine in the kitchen to have a final rinse chlorine concentration of 0 PPM. Ware washing machine was drained, ran a 2nd time, and tested at 0 PPM. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. Establishment will sanitize food contact surfaces in three compartment sink until the dish machine is serviced and maintains chlorine concentration between 50-100 PPM

4-501.114(A-E)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed condensation leak inside the rear reach in refrigerator

4-501.11

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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 Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does First Watch compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

First Watch most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale 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.

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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