Melbourne, Brevard County

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS

1900 W NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne, FL 32904

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Jan 7, 2026
City
Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 24283999

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on server line blocked by clean ware. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-03-4

Detail 24249506

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Time Extended

Oct 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-03-4

Detail 24150361

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24150360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 24150362

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wallpaper buckling on south east wall in dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Time Extended

Sep 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 24023288

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with disinfectant not labeled. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 24023285

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

14-33-4

Detail 24023287

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-24-5

Detail 24023286

Basic - Wallpaper buckling on south east wall in dining area. Warning

Apr 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 23715742

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 cans black beans dented on side

03A-02-5

Detail 23715743

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chia seed pudding 56 F - cold holding; blue cheese 50 F - cold holding; manager provided temps for item within temps at 6:18. items placed in walk-in for rapid re cool Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23715744

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in blue cheese removed by manager Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23715746

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, inverted by manager Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23715745

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23428429

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaner bottles hanging if from handwash sink- removed by manager Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23428428

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 new employees missing employee health reporting agreements - manager had employees fill out and sign Corrected On-Site

16-55-4

Detail 23428425

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23428427

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastics pans on dry rack, placed on side and spaced by manager Corrected On-Site

14-55-4

Detail 23428426

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wood Knife block found above prep station across from walk in freezer- manager discarded block Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23428424

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung up by manager Corrected On-Site

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 23000983

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 46 F - cold holding; operator advised to rapid cool Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23000985

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on handwashing sink in kitchen

31A-10-4

Detail 23000980

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Establishment has portable air conditioners set up with handwashing sink next to triple sink.

08B-49-4

Detail 23000982

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink in single glass cooler in kitchen Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23000984

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nesting on drying rack

16-13-5

Detail 23000987

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in middle of bar 3CS Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23000979

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters not working. Manager states part is in order. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 23000988

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler and cookline Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 23000977

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door and floor of walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23000981

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-17-4

Detail 23000986

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomato's stored over ready to eat kale Corrected On-Site

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

03E-02-5

Detail 22736488

High Priority - Soups reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Reheating beans and soup since 6:00 found at 9:30 53F

01B-02-5

Detail 22736490

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soups reheating since 6am found at 9:30 53F

03A-02-5

Detail 22736487

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream and chive cream out for 1 hour 58F recommended to rapid chill. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22736491

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee wrapping silverware in front of hand sink blocking accessibility. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22736486

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling pan with water from hand sink on the cook line. On the server line hand sink designated as a hand sink is used as a dump station.

03F-10-5

Detail 22736485

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For home fries, pasteurized eggs and whipped butter.

14-69-4

Detail 22736489

Basic - Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 22322696

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish rack with silverware on hand sink in server area Hand sink on back line blocked Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22318769

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line unit/ omelette station. Cooler was off at time of inspection, suspected breaker issues last night for storms. Everything was kept in cooler overnight, operator discarded. cooked chicken (66F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (63F - Cold Holding); quinoa (66F - Cold Holding); corn (70F - Cold Holding); black beans (67F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (59F - Cold Holding); whipped eggs (59F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22318771

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line unit/ omelette station. Cooler was off at time of inspection, suspected breaker issues last night for storms. Everything was kept in cooler overnight, operator discarded. cooked chicken (66F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (63F - Cold Holding); quinoa (66F - Cold Holding); corn (70F - Cold Holding); black beans (67F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (59F - Cold Holding); whipped eggs (59F - Cold Holding) Plugged cooler back in and started to cool down during time of inspection, temped ambient air at 42F Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22318767

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish rack with silverware on hand sink in server area Hand sink on back line blocked Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22318768

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22318770

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

24-08-4

Detail 21769074

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21769077

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets walk in cooler door

10-14-5

Detail 21769078

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21769075

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler front line Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21769076

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site