First Watch Restaurant #0487
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, First Watch Restaurant #0487 has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Pembroke Pines facility scores 79, putting First Watch Restaurant #0487 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Service station- can of pain, air freshener in front of sink. employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Next hand wash sink in cook line. Employee removed to be wash and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On top of eggs in cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
82
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. cut melons (50F - Cold Holding), per manager food held less than 4 hours, observed portioned cut melons stored on two piles, manager removed top pile and stored inside lower cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to ice machine, box of utensils on top of sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaning storage rack, metallic containers of food stacked wet. Employee removed from piles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects around mop sink, outside of kitchen area. Employee killed insects, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to ice machine- box of utensils on top of sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cook line, manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee placed soiled wiping cloth on top of a clean plate on prep table in cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Fork, knives and spoons not inverted, employee stored protected **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clearing utensil storage rack- metal containers stacked wet, Employee begins to removed from piles to allow air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
64
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched apron, then continue to work setting a plate to serve ready to eat waffles. After manager instructed , employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cook line-Water at 85F, employee placed utensils on stove to 150F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line, metal container inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Under steam prep table, in cook line-small to go containers. Operator discarded containers . **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage rack, plastic containers stacked wet. In dishwasher area , operator removed and placed on drain board to be wash **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack and bottle of water next to packages of customer napkins.
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable 2) flip top prep table, employee removed and replaced . **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
50
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. broccoli cheddar (112F - Hot Holding); tomatoes basil soup(110F - Hot Holding). Per operator food hot holding less than two hours, employee reheated on stove to 170F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs station ; pork sausages (70F - Cold Holding); chicken (62F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (68F - Cold Holding); butter (62F - Cold Holding). Per manager, food take out of WIC, less than 4 hours. No portioned or prepared today. Employee ice bath all containers, for a quick chill.Advised operator not to use unit, until technician checks it. Observed ambient thermometer temperature of unit 61F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer testing testing strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Egg station. **Warning**
05-09-4
45
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salad station-flip top; cut melon (38-50F - Cold Holding) -Middle Station - cut melon (38-50F - Cold Holding) Per operator food held less than 3 hours, observed food stored above the rim line. Employee removed food items , out of temperature and placed on WIC for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working back of kitchen, rubbed hands on apron, place gloves, no wash hands and continue working on prep package food. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands, and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar under back of kitchen- prep table. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #0487 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #0487 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #0487?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #0487.
How does First Watch Restaurant #0487 compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
First Watch Restaurant #0487 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has First Watch Restaurant #0487's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at First Watch Restaurant #0487 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #0487 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 Restaurant #0487 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #0487 is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants