First Watch

3729 Sw 40 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Passed · Aug 27, 2026 Directions
84
Good BiteKarma score 84 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 27, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Time and temperature control for safety foods, cited 2 times, plus 8 other repeat issues.
  • 7 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 27

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
    • Minor Employee personal belongings
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  3. Passed Jun 19

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Critical No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Oct 22

    Complaint Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  6. Passed Jul 30

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Critical Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Single-service and single-use items
    • Minor Current license properly displayed
    • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected

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