First Watch #0114
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited First Watch #0114 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three employees (Ashley, Edward and Rachel) having a food handler certificate from an unapproved program-Servsafe-Food Handler-Schoox **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-03-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven on cook line has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
86
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a large can of pumpkin dented and pinched in corners of dent at middle of can. See stop sale
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk, sweet whipped cream (48F-50F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler next to coffee equipment. Operator stated items placed in cooler this morning. Observed ice build up around fan area. Operator removed TCS foods from cooler and placed in nearby cooler to chill. Also, raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from egg station. Operator stated items placed was placed in cooler this morning. Operator placed a bag of ice in salmon and placed in bottom of cooler to chill. Retemped items at end of inspection and all at 41F and below. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector plate in large ice machine soiled with black debris. Operator had employee start to clean during this inspection. Also, portable white cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink at front service line to rinse out wiping cloth. Operator discussed with employee that hand wash sink is for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Multiple employees food safety training certifications were provided by Statefoodsafety-Food handler which is not an approved program.
53B-03-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed glass door reach-in cooler on front service line near coffee equipment unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Observed large mass of ice covering coils of fan in back of interior cooler. Operator removed TCS foods from cooler and placed them in nearby cooler until cooler is serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two ovens on cook line have accumulation of black debris.
22-08-4
47
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 3 dead roaches. 1 dead roach near ice machine. 2 dead roaches behind stand alone cooler. Manager removed and discarded from premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
95
Apr 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two white portable cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees food safety training certification expired in 2024. (Rachel, Conner, Ashley)
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on juice/ milk reach-in cooler on front,service station across from cook line torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and then grabbed clean glass to make beverage. Inspector intervened. Operator spoke with employee, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); at prep area. Operator remade sanitizer solution and retested at 200ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on glass door cooler at side of front service line torn.
14-11-5
78
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Whipped butters in souffle cups and in pan , cooked potatoes, with inadequate time mark. Establishment ipad used for tracking time shows 9:30 am , 1:30 am. Person In Charge reset iPad and marked butters, potatoes prepped few hours ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Vacuum breaker placed in wrong part of splitter. Manager moved vacuum breaker **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pan in prep line Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's urinal not flushing.
32-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop by ice machine in soiled container. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
47
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without a back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 raw cracked shell eggs with shell eggs. See Stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon at 44F on top of reach in cooler. Manager stated salmon was placed on line at 7am. Manager placed salmon down below in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glass jugs wet nesting not properly air-dried.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in prep area near office.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on end of kitchen near grill.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies of safe staff for employees.
53B-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm on cook line near grill. Manager removed all sanitizer buckets and replaced with 200 ppm sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in container in ware washing area that was soiled.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a phone stored on prep table near the entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed grill cook cooking Eggs without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in door gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed labels on clean containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch #0114 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch #0114 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch #0114?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch #0114.
How does First Watch #0114 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
First Watch #0114 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has First Watch #0114's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch #0114 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch #0114 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 #0114 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch #0114 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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