FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT received an A, scoring 92 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Aug 12, 2026. The official report lists three findings. [1]
The inspector observed working containers with salt and herbs used with no label in front food service. [2]
The inspector also observed ready to eat foods stored on floor in walk in cooler. [3]
A separate finding described dishes and utensils stacked wet on rack for clean dishes in Warewashing area. [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]
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Observed working containers with salt and herbs used with no label in front food service. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(d)
Observed working containers with salt and herbs used with no label in front food service. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS: PIC put a label on containers with common name. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 10D ↗
Observed ready to eat foods stored on floor in walk in cooler. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(q)
Observed ready to eat foods stored on floor in walk in cooler. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. COS: PIC removed ready to eat foods stored from floor and put on shelf in its designated area. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 12A ↗
Observed dishes and utensils stacked wet on rack for clean dishes in Warewashing area. CA: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(a)
Observed dishes and utensils stacked wet on rack for clean dishes in Warewashing area. CA: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. Advised PIC dishes must be stacked in a way to allow water to fall off dishes and allow proper air drying. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 14B ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Aug 12, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57546476 · Facility 12300965
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.
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