First Watch

9325 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at First Watch stretching back to 2024. First Watch was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use warewashing machine, employee handling dirty dishware then handling clean dishware without a proper handwash in between each task. Instructed employee to re-wash dishware, and wash hands to continue working with clean dishware. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination
2-301.14
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, cooked potatoes without time documentation, using time as a public health control. Per log, log times have not been documented for two days. Employee stated potatoes were removed from cold holding about 30 minutes. Manager added start time on label on container of potatoes. Discussed the importance of following establishment written time as a public health control procedures at all times. Time as a Public Health Control time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, covered container >4 inches deep, of cooked mushrooms/88*F, prepared about 30 minutes. Manager moved cooked mushrooms to sheet pan and moved to walk in cooler to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with manager. TCS foods are to be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(A)
70
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No chorine was observed on food contact surfaces after the final rinse of the mechanical dishwasher. The PIC immediately scheduled repair service. Staff was instructed to use the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired and sanitizing correctly
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Near the food prep sink, observed bucket in handwash sink which was also blocked by a rolling speed rack. Maintain hand sinks in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does First Watch compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

First Watch most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has First Watch's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at First Watch have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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.