FIRST WATCH

dba FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS INC

About this restaurant

First Watch is a seating restaurant located at 795 E Merritt Island Causeway in Merritt Island with 185 seats. The restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch featuring elevated classics and seasonal specialties. According to the web search results, First Watch operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM and is described as an award-winning establishment.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
795 E MERRIT ISLAND CSWY
MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952
DBPR District
District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code)
Clay (code 10)
Seating
185 seats

License

License Number
SEA1507212
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 13, 2026
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13610698 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jan 12, 2026
Callback
 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Violations Found

I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food Visit ID: 13609676 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jan 9, 2026
Callback
 Call Back - Extension given, pending

Violations Found

I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food Visit ID: 13608691 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jan 8, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13470653 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 23, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12 ×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31 ×3
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 10928995 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food