First Watch Restaurant #98
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, First Watch Restaurant #98 has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food orders with bracelet , removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
95
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor on dish area.
29-19-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
90
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
47
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato basil (122F - Hot Holding). Operator immediately reheated to 192F for temperature recovery **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in ware washing area had rag inside basin **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting plastic containers on storage shelf. Operator immediately removed to be properly air dried **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two containers of utensils in room temperature water. Less than 4hrs per operator Operator immediately discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top and exterior of Dish machine
23-03-4
64
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter in dispenser on top of prep table 50F for 15min Inspector asked operator to place pancake batter in reach in cooler. Sour cream at 47F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Employee drank from a cup and then grabbed buns to prep order. Inspector told operator to ask employee to watch hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test strips for quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located at cook line blocked by speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice water on hand sink located at cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside Ice machine with mold like substance located in back area of the kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. White substance exterior of Dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage containers on prep table in dishwasher area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking while preparing food. Employee foam cup stored on top of parchment papers in rack located by mop sink.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook handling food with bracelet on and a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in dishwashing area
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in expo line facing .
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall located behind the dig machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak on hand sink located at cook line , leaking from faucet and pipe underneath. Leak from prep sink faucet.
29-11-4
33
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects on kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes kept on reach in cooler on cook line for less than 4 hours with temperature of 47F, sausage kept on reach in cooler make table for less than 4 hours with temperature of 63F, cooked onions kept on reach in cooler make table for less than 4 hours with temperature of 63F, pancake batter kept on reach in cooler make table on cook line for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 64F. Operator placed sliced tomatoes and cooked onions on freezer for rapid cooling. Rechecked 42F. Operator discard pancake batter and sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employees preparing food with no beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
70
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
70
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Fruit cups containing honeydew kept make table across from flat top overnight with temperature of 60F. Sliced ham kept overnight at reach in cooler across from flat top with temperature of 50F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Fruit cups containing honeydew kept overnight at reach in cooler across from flat top with temperature of 60F. Sliced ham kept overnight at reach in cooler across from flat top with temperature of 50F.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #98 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #98 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #98?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #98.
How does First Watch Restaurant #98 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
First Watch Restaurant #98 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has First Watch Restaurant #98's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at First Watch Restaurant #98 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #98 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 #98 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #98 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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