First Watch Restaurant #248
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited First Watch Restaurant #248 seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Port Orange restaurant scores 67. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 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 soiled apron with gloves on in between plating without changing gloves/washing hands.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -sliced roast beef, marked from prep date on 5/20 and placed into cooler on 6/1 per manager.
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee wearing wrist watch/jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging on oven door handle on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ladle on cook line in standing water 89F, manager stated inquiring with corporate about policy for utensils in water.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of salamander
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -open clam shell containers on top shelf at end of line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Dec 10, 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. -sliced cheeses 45-46F loaded in small pan in manner that is not maintaining 41F or below due to partial product raised above recommended fill line from pan . manufacturer. Manager placed down below to cool down, stated loaded less than 60 minutes prior -sliced cheeses **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee placed pitcher inside hand sink on cook line -employee used handsink in warehouse washing area as dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bag of garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -bag behind dumpster -numerous cardboard boxes, person in charge identified boxes from neighboring establishments sharing dumpster.
33-19-4
74
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -meat slicer has a light accumulation of food debris, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine, employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets while preparing food, operator educated employee, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -short double door stainless steel reach-in cooler, operator installed new thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient air thermometer in server beverage cooler reading 60F, operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -pairs of oven mits stored on top of paper towel dispenser, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed produce stored with prepared carrots and pineapple in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #248 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #248 on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #248?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #248.
How does First Watch Restaurant #248 compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
First Watch Restaurant #248 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Orange average of 67.
Has First Watch Restaurant #248's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #248 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #248 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 #248 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #248 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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