What is First Watch's health inspection score?

First Watch has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was First Watch last inspected?

First Watch was last inspected on January 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does First Watch have?

First Watch has 6 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is First Watch safe to eat at?

Yes, First Watch has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does First Watch serve?

First Watch serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

First Watch

Name: First Watch
Address: 12516 SW 88 ST, Miami, 33186
Rating: 93

12516 SW 88 ST, Miami

Last Inspected: 1/12/2026

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0Excellent

American•Kendall

Ranked #224 of 944 in KendallBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Routine - Food

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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