More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was First Watch #1012 - Grove Lane Newark last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 1, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “Violations recorded”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Sep 26, 2025 to Oct 1, 2026.
Has First Watch #1012 - Grove Lane Newark ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 26, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Routine
Oct 1, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 2-301.14Other
Official Wording
When to Wash
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Oct 8, 2025
No violations recorded
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 26, 2025
Violations recorded
3 recorded violations
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.