FIRST WATCH #0108
544-4 MARSH LANDING PARKWAY, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.834.3789
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Total of 2 flying insects. Observed 1 flying insect in ware washing area. Observed 1 flying insect on service line.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining cut green onions located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top rack of dry storage rack. Manager removed and discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on clean dry storage rack wet nesting. Manager removed and stored properly to dry.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed Standing water around mop sink area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed sticker still on container located in clean dry storage area. Manager removed and placed in ware washing.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed Evidence of grease buildup on pad of dumpster area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some required employee food training expired.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. Employee removed watch.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocados with stickers still on them.
Mar 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Chemical container was empty. Manager added chemical pellets to chemical holding container. Ran dish machine and tested second time at 100ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting on clean dry storage rack.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 10ppm. Person in charge restarted machine, reran, retested at 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat deli meat on speed rack in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, cheese stored above fill line in reach in cooler at 48-51F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler below holding temperature.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup around vent on right side of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right sided oven with grease buildup on exterior door.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Total of 2 flying insects. Observed 1 flying insect in ware washing area. Observed 1 flying insect on service line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing unknown substance without label. Manager discarded contents of bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored with single service to go bags. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with Bracelets on.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with light shining from outside at bottom of door.
Mar 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Manager spoke with employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed glove and washed hands properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Employee wearing jewelry (watch)other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut unwashed avocados on flip top cooler with stickers still on them.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hat with gloved hands and proceeded to touch unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Spoke to employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing substance not labeled located in chemical storage area. Manager removed spray bottle and emptied contents of bottle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on drying rack not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed and stored in sanitizing solution.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.