PlateScore

First Watch

A

61 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85013

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-42550

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 8, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 3, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 7, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 25, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 25, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 7, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed routine servicing of freezers to eliminate ice-blockages with PIC.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a hose discharging water effluent from a wall-mounted air conditioning unit placed within and blocking the basin of the designated hand sink located on the cook line. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

2025

Aug 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via e-mail.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed dish machine drainpipe and beverage fountain drainpipe extending below flood rim of floor sinks. Drainpipes are required to have minimum of 1 inch air gap to prevent backflow from floor sink. PIC secured pipes to maintain minimum required air gap at time of inspection. PIC will place work order to have maintenance trim pipe as a permanent solution to maintain air gap. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed three wiping cloth buckets: one at dishwashing station, one at cooks' line, and one at server prep station all with quat sanitizer solutions measuring at 0 ppm. Person-in-charge (PIC) advised that buckets were filled around opening time. PIC dumped wiping cloth buckets and refilled with quat sanitizer measuring at 200 ppm. Discussed changing sanitizer buckets more frequently with PIC to maintain approved concentration of 150-400 ppm for quat solutions. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Jan 3, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak from pipe under three compartment sink in back prep area. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Aug 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed time as control written policy.

Apr 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered via email.---On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Number of Employees: 8,Signer: Alfonso Campos

Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered via email.OF NOTE: Discussed datemarking as instructed on cold brew concentrate bottles with PIC. Provided bodily fluid cleanup kit assembly guide via email.---On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Esgra Higuera

2023

Nov 8, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Regina Huerta

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →