First Watch

34422 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

First Watch has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed four items (including potatoes, butter, eggs, etc) being monitored using time as a control with start times of 9:03 which is the inspector's arrival time. When using time as a control, the discard times of food products must be the actual times when the food is removed from temperature control. Time control procedures were reviewed with the PIC. Keep accurate time accounting when using time as a control. The foods were all within safe time frames and would be served within four hours.

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ranchero sauce in walk-in cooler over one week past its date of preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two sets of tongs with food debris on utensil, two wire mesh strainers with food debris in strainer and food slicer with food debris on blade and behind blade. Person in charge explained all items were stored as clean at time of inspection. All equipment wash rinsed and sanitized at time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 chemical spray bottles without a common working name on container. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material

7-102.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does First Watch compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

First Watch most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower 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.

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