What is First Watch's health inspection score?

First Watch has a SafeDine safety score of 56 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 last inspected?

First Watch was last inspected on November 15, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does First Watch have?

First Watch has 37 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is First Watch safe to eat at?

First Watch has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does First Watch serve?

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

Official Health Record

First Watch

Name: First Watch
Address: Dallas
Rating: 56

, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/15/2023

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0Fair

American•Dallas

Ranked #989 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 15, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.3

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

13x

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 46/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (56/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

19 basic

Mar

Aug 2023

1 inspections

10 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatest

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (2)

−6 pts

DAL-V1*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <−3
DAL-V2*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−3

Basic (4)

−5 pts

DAL-V3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-V4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−1
DAL-V5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−1
DAL-V6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−1

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 23

Routine Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−13 pts

Basic (10)

−13 pts

DAL-V1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
DAL-V3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−1
DAL-V4*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−1
DAL-V5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−1
DAL-V6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−1
DAL-V7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−1
DAL-V8*47 Other Violations−1
DAL-V9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-V10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−1

Base deductions−13 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

DAL-V6*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−3

Basic (8)

−10 pts

DAL-V1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V3*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−1
DAL-V4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−1
DAL-V5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−1
DAL-V7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−1
DAL-V8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−1
DAL-V9*47 Health permit posted−1

Base deductions−13 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

DAL-V1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−3

Basic (11)

−14 pts

DAL-V2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−1
DAL-V4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−1
DAL-V5*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−1
DAL-V6*40 Reuse of single service articles−1
DAL-V7*34 Pest Control−1
DAL-V8*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−1
DAL-V9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−1
DAL-V10*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-V11*47 Other Violations−1
DAL-V12*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−17 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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