First Watch Restaurant #0083

12594 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, First Watch Restaurant #0083 has 15 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Sunrise restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- raw smoked salmon over cooked potatoes- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At expo area- employee touched face then proceeded to grab a bottle of syrup without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler - Cut tomatoes 44F at 11:00 ( cooling since 10:55), eggs 47F, feta cheese 48F cold holding, shredded Monterey Jack 48F cold holding, sliced Monterey Jack cheese 48F cold holding, sliced white cheese 48F cold holding, sliced havarti cheese 48F cold holding, cooked sausage 48F cold holding, milk 48F cold holding, sour cream 48F cold holding, cooked eggs 47F cold holding, ricotta cheese 48F cold holding, raw shell eggs 48F cold holding, chopped kale 49F cold holding, chévre crumbled cheese 48F cold holding, French toast batter 48F cold holding, waffle batter 48 cold holding, pancake batter 48F cold holding, creamer 48F cold holding, butter 48F cold holding, egg whites 48F cold holding, liquid eggs 48F cold holding, cooked onions 48F cold holding, cooked ham 47F cold holding, roasted tomatoes 48F cold holding, cooked corn 48F cold holding, Greek yogurt 48F cold holding, sliced ham 48F cold holding, sliced turkey 48F cold holding, smoked salmon 49F cold holding, sliced roast beef 48F cold holding, red cooked potatoes 48F cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for more than 4 hours- see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler - Cut tomatoes 44F at 11:00 ( cooling since 10:55), eggs 47F, feta cheese 48F cold holding, shredded Monterey Jack 48F cold holding, sliced Monterey Jack cheese 48F cold holding, sliced white cheese 48F cold holding, sliced havarti cheese 48F cold holding, cooked sausage 48F cold holding, milk 48F cold holding, sour cream 48F cold holding, cooked eggs 47F cold holding, ricotta cheese 48F cold holding, raw shell eggs 48F cold holding, chopped kale 49F cold holding, chévre crumbled cheese 48F cold holding, French toast batter 48F cold holding, waffle batter 48 cold holding, pancake batter 48F cold holding, creamer 48F cold holding, butter 48F cold holding, egg whites 48F cold holding, liquid eggs 48F cold holding, cooked onions 48F cold holding, cooked ham 47F cold holding, roasted tomatoes 48F cold holding, cooked corn 48F cold holding, Greek yogurt 48F cold holding, sliced ham 48F cold holding, sliced turkey 48F cold holding, smoked salmon 49F cold holding, sliced roast beef 48F cold holding, red cooked potatoes 48F cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for more than 4 hours- see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cookline counter- wet/ soiled wiping cloth on prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
52
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line sliced cheese in flip top across from cook line. PIC removed paper and voluntarily discarded cheese.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - flip top cooler across from egg station. Observed salmon (47F @ 9:10- Cooling since 8:30, second temperature 47F at 9:59). Salmon was individually wrapped in deli wrap and stacked on top of each other. PIC Placed salmon in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 83F at egg station. PIC removed utensil from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stored in a way that does not allow proper air drying. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
70
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - observed chef sweeping floor at cook line then proceeded to prepare food. Manager informed chef to wash hands and change gloves. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Italian sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was placed on line from walk-in cooler approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. Manager discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Damari W. employed over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - observed half and half opened over 24hours not date marked.
02C-03-5
61
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline flip top cooler, roasted shallots (47F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored on the top portion of the cooler overnight. It can not be proven when the items went out of temperature. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed roasted shallots and roasted tomatoes 45-50°F Cold Holding in the cookline flip top cooler. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were stored in the unit overnight. The items were discarded. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline flip top cooler, roasted shallots (47F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored on the top portion of the cooler overnight. It can not be proven when the items went out of temperature. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed roasted shallots and roasted tomatoes 45-50°F Cold Holding in the cookline flip top cooler. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were stored in the unit overnight. The items were discarded. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline flip top cooler, roasted shallots (47F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored on the top portion of the cooler overnight. It can not be proven when the items went out of temperature. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline flip top cooler, roasted shallots (47F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored on the top portion of the cooler overnight. It can not be proven when the items went out of temperature. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale
03A-02-5
74
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat foods. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Poached eggs in eggs Benedict not identified as raw. Operator began marking all menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler to right of ice machine
29-49-6
67
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored above turkey on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottles and purses on chemical rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #0083 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #0083 on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #0083?

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 Restaurant #0083.

How does First Watch Restaurant #0083 compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

First Watch Restaurant #0083 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has First Watch Restaurant #0083's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #0083 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #0083 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 Restaurant #0083 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #0083 is inspected around five times per year on average.