First Watch #0448
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, First Watch #0448 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Jacksonville restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart at end of cook line cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding) employee stated item placed out 40 mins prior. In top section of flip top reach in cooler on cook line salmon (51F - Cold Holding) employee stated item was placed out 40 prior. Salmon filled above chill line. In top section of flip top reach in cooler on cook line ham (56F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding) placed in service 30 mins prior. Items filled above chill line. In bottom section of cook line reach in cooler pancake batter (51F - Cold Holding) employee stated batter out for service and just return to cooler. All items moved to rapidly cool. In reach in cooler at wait station sweet cream (49-51F - Cold Holding) operator stated item in cooler over night. Operator discarded. All items Retemped after 1 hour, all items still above 41F but temperature is coming down. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler at wait station sweet cream (49-51F - Cold Holding) operator stated item in cooler over night. Operator discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under grill on cook line spray bottle of disinfectant not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line employee drinks in drink holder over cart with food items.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans found on shelves in dish area with wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors,walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep area above oven hood has grease buildup. Operator has stated they have a work order in to be cleaned.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under flat top on cook line has some buildup of debris. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen have debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line across from grill, above flip top reach in cooler to go boxes stored facing up. Employee inverted. In wait station coffee filters in tub with no lid. Employee put on lid. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler washed lemons stored under unwashed strawberries.
08B-17-4
50
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At end of cook line near mop sink, one live fly observed.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen (front top coolers), butter 52F, salmon 53F, feta cheese 47F, Swiss cheese 48, ham portions 50F. All items placed into service approximately two hours prior. Ham portions voluntarily discarded, and all other items moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Back wall of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, two butter scoops stored on small crock pot in 72F water. Water discarded and scoops sent to dish area to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven in back prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in back dish area has sign stating "Hand Wash Only". Manager placed new sign by sink with reminder to employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and jacket stored on shelf with coffee near manager office. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in back kitchen. Floor under counter in server station across from pass window.
36-73-4
52
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and lips with hand then proceeded to handle clean utensils and plate without washing hands in between tasks, manager spoke with employee, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast batter in bowl (52F - Cold Holding); pancake batter in hopper (53F - Cold Holding) both items in reach in coolers on cook line, per manager both items are consistently taken in and out of coolers no more then a couple hours at a time, both items placed on time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station closest to dish machine in ware washing area, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. On employee on cook line wearing a watch, Watch removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
64
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. waffle batter (51F - Cold Holding); french toast batter (48F - Cold Holding) both items on make line in kitchen, per employee French toast batter was not made today and has been taken in and out of cooler no more then one hour, waffle batter in dispenser sitting in top section of reach in cooler on make line, per employee batter has not been in dispenser more then one hour. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals spray bottle stored over clean cups in server area by hand wash station, manager removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Two employee certifications are through ServeSafe **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At hostess stand, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple throughout kitchen area, employees moved all beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Around interior of dumpster enclosure.
33-19-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch #0448 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch #0448 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch #0448?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at First Watch #0448.
How does First Watch #0448 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
First Watch #0448 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has First Watch #0448's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch #0448 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at First Watch #0448 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is First Watch #0448 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch #0448 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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