First Watch Restaurant #277
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, First Watch Restaurant #277 has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Pembroke Pines restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3rd. Attempt , Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1/19/2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaning equipment storage rack- metallic containers stacked wet- employee removed from piles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake butter- two assorted flavors (50F - 61-Cold Holding), observed both container on double panel. Employee moved inside lower cooler. Food held less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Server used cell phone, then grabbed two clean glasses without washing hands. After manager instructed, employees washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee begins to work on cook line without hair net. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers of food stacked wet in c,eating equipment storage rack. Employee begins to removed containers from piles **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Expo station-lower cooler- broken door **Warning**
14-11-5
55
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Left side salad station in cook line, entire unit is not working, per manager, new equipment has been requested. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. -Left side salad station-flip top-; smoked salmon (60F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); turkey chorizo (61F - Cold Holding); mozzarella shedded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) -Left side salad station -lower cooler - sautéed mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Per employee food held less than 4 hours. Per manager units is not keeping food cold, observed ice added only on bottom of containers. Advised operator to ice bath all containers of TCS foods for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Left side salad station in cook line, entire unit is not working, per manager, new equipment has been requested. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage rack, plastic containers stored wet, Employee removed to allow ayr dried **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Dry goods storage area. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm), observed empty gallon of sanitizer, employee placed new gallon, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
70
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Cook line sink, AC line connected , during the inspection, employee moved line draining to a dumpster sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee station, fan blocking sink, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water faucet from HWS in cook line, dripping water
29-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cook line, potatoes scoop on shelf above grill station shelf, employee removed to be wash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Utensils storage rack, containers of food stacked wet.
24-08-4
70
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. HWS - front counter-Cold water faucet is completely shut off
29-08-4
86
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #277 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #277 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #277?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #277.
How does First Watch Restaurant #277 compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
First Watch Restaurant #277 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has First Watch Restaurant #277's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #277 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #277 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 #277 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #277 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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