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First Watch Restaurant

4490 Southside Blvd #101, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, First Watch Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has approximately 10 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some new employees hired with no written proof of agreement. Manager has form with list of other employees names and added new employees to list. Manager validated that the have daily Employee Health Validation checklist for all employees before working completed on their iPad. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
82
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Mar 13, 2025
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 with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
95
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter with grease build up
23-03-4
95
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong utensil stored on oven door handle. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of oven with black build up
23-03-4
90
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has multiple employees hired over 60 days hired and not able to show proof of employee training. Manager stated employees has access to app to complete food handler training and then a SafeStaff certification is provided at end of training with employee name and info. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above prep table next to food in back baking area near walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. **Repeat Violation**
40-01-4
78
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to manager office is blocked with paperwork during cleaning. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator has multiple employee training certificates but not originals except for one employee. Employees now take SafeStaff course online but operator unable to show current certificates for those employees but is able to show proof course is taken. Operator during inspection was able to find link to print out employees current certificates and in process of having this done **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White small prep cutting board near walk in cooler station with excessive cut marks **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored over salad make table prep station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dry storage rack near wait station. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler at wait station next to manager Office **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant.

How does First Watch Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

First Watch Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

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

No. Recent inspections at First Watch Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant 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 inspected?

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

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