First Watch #0169
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited First Watch #0169 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. smoked salmon (49F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding) in over filled containers in top section of reach in cooler without any lids, per manager line was stocked no more then a few hours prior, excess amount of both items moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Portioned bags of roast beef at 46F in top section of reach in cooler on make line, per employee pudding age where taken from walk in cooler about 20 minutes ago, employees in the process of breaking down line and placing covers on items or placing in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Liquid waste on ground of establishment. On ground and parking lot outside back door to kitchen has signs of what appears to be mop water dumped on ground. Per manager plumbing to dish machine backed up Monday and was leaking onto floor and out back door, plumbing has been repaired since, but residue remains on ground and parking lot. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Sidewalk and parking lot areas by back door to kitchen and around dumpster enclosure have been cleaned up of wastewater residue, but wastewater still present in bare ground area covered in mulch by dumpster enclosure. Per manager they are going to contact the property management for clean up and area might be cleaned up in a week. **Time Extended**
28-13-5
74
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Liquid waste on ground of establishment. On ground and parking lot outside back door to kitchen has signs of what appears to be mop water dumped on ground. Per manager plumbing to dish machine backed up Monday and was leaking onto floor and out back door, plumbing has been repaired since, but residue remains on ground and parking lot. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. smoked salmon (49F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding) in over filled containers in top section of reach in cooler without any lids, per manager line was stocked no more then a few hours prior, excess amount of both items moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over chicken in reach in cooler at end of cook line, shrimp moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped cream (67F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter in server area, per manager screw, has been constantly taken in and out of cooler for less then a couple of hours, cream put back in reach in cooler. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, per manager door has been constantly open for a delivery for less then 1 hour, rechecked at 43F after 30 minutes. raw bacon (59F - Cold Holding) in speed rack in ware washing area, per manager rack was pulled out of walk in cooler for delivery less then 1 hour ago, rack put back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in ware washing area, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing cut greens held on time control above make line on cook line.
03F-10-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bags of unwashed grapes and unwashed strawberries stored over bins of prepared cut potatoes in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
58
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling soiled dishes while placing them into dish machine with gloved hands then handled clean dishes coming out of dish machine without washing hands or changing gloves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (48F - Cold Holding) in dispensers inside pan in top section of reach in cooler sticking out over containers, per manager both items have been in dispensers less then 2 hours, both items placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pancake batter (70F,70F - Cooling, after 45F minutes 69F,65F) in deep, covered, stacked, plastic containers in walk in cooler, employee separated containers and removed lids and placed in walk in freezer between temperature checks **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Underside of ice bin of soda machine in server area.
22-20-5
64
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of evaporated milk on shelf in prep area in back of kitchen stored with other can of evaporated milk and bags of sugar.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server dropped off dirty dishes to ware washing area and washed hands at hand wash station by dish machine for less then 10 seconds, inspector spoke to employee, employee rewashed hands for longer then 10 seconds. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (47F - Cold Holding) in dispenser sitting in pan in top section of reach in cooler on make line, per employee batter has been in dispenser less then 1 hour, employee moved dispenser to bottom section of cooler, discussed holding batter in dispenser on time control with manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in server area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at end of make line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of evaporated milk on shelf in prep area in back of kitchen stored with other can of evaporated milk and bags of sugar.
08B-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station in serve4 area.
31B-04-4
47
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the hand wash sink at the end of the main cook line, no hand wash soap available. Operator provided hand wash soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On the bottom shelf of the prep line, clean white cutting boards stored with food debris residue staining.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on clean prep table at the server pass through window. Employee relocated the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron stored on shelf in the waitstation area over single service portion cups and cans of food. In the back prep area, white apron stored over clean glass bottles. Operator relocated all employee items to the correct storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on the main cook line actively working with food with no beard guard. Operator had employee use a beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In the back prep hallway, clean metal and plastic containers stored on shelves stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
67
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch #0169 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch #0169 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch #0169?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch #0169.
How does First Watch #0169 compare to other restaurants in Ponte Vedra Beach?
First Watch #0169 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ponte Vedra Beach average of 75.
Has First Watch #0169's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at First Watch #0169 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch #0169 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 #0169 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch #0169 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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