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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT

16935 NW 67 AVE, Hialeah FL 33015 · 786-785-8600

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336220
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator primed the dishwasher machine. Rechecked chlorine sanitation solution was 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above ice machine.
Basic/36-34-5
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage container and rolling rack. Operator removed it during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. About the ice machine.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board with cut marks on preparation table, operator replaced during inspection.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
High priority/22-12-5
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands, instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. Operator washed hands.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on preparation table, operator properly stored in quaternary sanitation solution 200 ppm.
Basic/21-12-4
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container store in hand sink, operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.