What is First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245's health inspection score?

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245 has a SafeDine safety score of 54 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 Restaurants, Inc. 245 last inspected?

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245 was last inspected on February 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245 have?

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245 has 61 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245 safe to eat at?

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245 has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245 serve?

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245

Name: First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 245
Address: 11661 PRESTON RD #127, Dallas, 75230
Rating: 54

11661 PRESTON RD #127, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/2/2024

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0Fair

American•North Dallas

Ranked #354 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.1

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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

11661 PRESTON RD #127, Dallas, TX 75230

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Feb 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Jan 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Feb 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
raw eggs above ready to eat food (tomatoes)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
provide lids for containers, cannot store on top of one another without a lid
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean the floor throughout the kitchen
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handlers certificates for employees
DAL-6*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
cannot use paper towels on the counter to soak up batter

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
maintain cold holding temp at 41 degrees F or below (tomatoes at 56, Avocado at 62)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks must be in a designated area, away from food and prep area
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean the floor
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide food handlers certificates for employees

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
eggs cannot be above ready to eat food
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
need updated grease trap

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date mark
DAL-4*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
label bulk containers
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register for RFSM with the City of Dallas

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at vacuum breaker
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of ice maker
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Weak Sanitizer conc. at 3 compartment sink
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-3*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Ecolab sanitizer dispener

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Employee observed changing gloves without washing hands
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
sanitizer in dishwasher at 25 ppm
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Food in reach in cooler at 57 degrees

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest Control−2
Houseflies observed in kitchen
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Employee did not have hair restraint
DAL-5*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
water dripping from ceiling next to food
DAL-7*45Physical Facilities−2
ceiling tile missing in kitchen, rear exit door does not self close
DAL-8* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
No RFSM on location
DAL-9*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
Reach in cooler gaskets and air intake vents and floor drains heavily soiled
DAL-10*47 Other Violations−2
mops in upside down position
DAL-11*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility−2
toilet in male rest rooms soiled

Base deductions−31 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-6*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Cooked carrots in walk in cooler
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean food debris on the floor
DAL-3*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Guacamole 55, Ham 54

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Keep counter tops clean

Base deductions−13 pts

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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.

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