DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

FIRST WATCH #0142

Health inspection records show FIRST WATCH #0142 in ESTERO has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

1692 Northeast Miami Gardens Drive
Miami, Florida, 33179
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13504945

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from oven door. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine in front prep station. The manager placed coffee filters in container during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on cook line blocked by container of water. The cook removed the container on water from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

8/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10915427

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above servers station damaged with water damage.
  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed coffee cups stored next to hand washing sink with paper towels store above them, the operator moved the coffee cups. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while serving food.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on the reach in coolers on the Cook line shelves.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee pull toast out of the toaster with her bare hands, observed employee discard toast. Corrected On-Site

3/7/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10711596

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on walk in shelves.

11/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8763420

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

6/19/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8696999

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

6/18/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8694523

Facility Temporarily Closed

3 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets other than 1 ring. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored uncovered under hand wash sink P trap below sink exposed to possible water leakage. Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair and face then make coffee and deliver to customers. Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cell phone then began working with clean utensils and serving food without washing their hands. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings found on the back kitchen area by the rear door. 4 rodent droppings found under the ice machine in the rear kitchen area. 3 rodent droppings found under the 3 compartment sink in the rear kitchen area. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 blocked handwashing sinks on front servers line lidded with stainless steel lid and the left one facing the dining room has 4 compartment silverware on top of the sink. Observed operator removed sink lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

11/21/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8441894

Met Inspection Standards
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cardboard boxes on cart in front of fire door, operator discarded boxes. Repeat Violation

7/11/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8364670

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site