What is First Watch's health inspection score?

First Watch has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). 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 August 31, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does First Watch have?

First Watch has 44 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is First Watch safe to eat at?

First Watch has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

First Watch

Name: First Watch
Address: 6411 E NORTHWEST HWY STE #170, Dallas, 75214
Rating: 42

6411 E NORTHWEST HWY STE #170, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/31/2023

▲Improving

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Poor

Lakewood

Ranked #481 of 498 in Lakewood

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Aug 31, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

13x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% 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.

Location

Open location in Google Maps →

6411 E NORTHWEST HWY STE #170, Dallas, TX 75214

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Mar

Aug 2023

1 inspections

10 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide food handlers for everyone working on site.
DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label all packaged food & squeeze bottles.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Cannot drink in kitchen, keep all drinks in a separate area.
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
Keep all food items below utensils cannot store on top.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Keep all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Re-grout tile.
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
Need choking poster.
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Cannot pour any food in hand sink, for hand washing only.
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean under equipment & dusty ceilings.

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Quat bucket too low, <150 ppm.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM registered with the City of Dallas on site.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee drinking while working. Cannot store personal drink above food prep line.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out of sanitizer bucket when not in use.
DAL-5*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Food touching WIC shelf, keep all food RTE covered.
DAL-6*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Cannot reuse single serve items.
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
Flies observed.
DAL-8*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keep all handles facing up, handle cannot be stored touching food.
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean RIC, old food, and floors.
DAL-10*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Cannot use hand sink for any other purpose than hand washing. Tomatoes observed dumped inside.
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
Need choking poster posted in dining room.
DAL-12*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Need to provide food handlers for all employees working on site.

Base deductions−27 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Chemical spray bottle next to food on storage shelf.
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
diced tomatoes 51 F

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee observed drinking from open cup in kitchen area.
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
sliced turkey, melons
DAL-7*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair women's restroom.
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean counters at coffee station.
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
pan stored inside the designated hand wash sink
DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF−2
date mark the milk containers once opened
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−6 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
thoroughly clean and sanitize the soda nozzles-corrected on site

Base deductions−5 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
thoroughly clean the ice machine and the soda nozzles

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2

Base deductions−7 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
3 gallon sized containers of milk with a date of 5/31/20
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas- manager has a valid servsafe certificate

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction−5
chlorine measured at 100 ppm-must be at 50 ppm

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
beard guards needed
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
at the bar hand wash sink
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection

Base deductions−11 pts

Community Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Leave a Review

Community Safety Reports

No reviewed safety reports. Help keep others safe by reporting any food safety concerns.

Data source: Dallas DEH · 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.

Explore More

Restaurants in Dallas Unknown Restaurants Best in Dallas All Texas Restaurants