FIRST WATCH #0114
13470 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904.223.0909
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon at 44F on top of reach in cooler. Manager stated salmon was placed on line at 7am. Manager placed salmon down below in reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three employees (Ashley, Edward and Rachel) having a food handler certificate from an unapproved program-Servsafe-Food Handler-Schoox
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven on cook line has accumulation of debris.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a large can of pumpkin dented and pinched in corners of dent at middle of can. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk, sweet whipped cream (48F-50F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler next to coffee equipment. Operator stated items placed in cooler this morning. Observed ice build up around fan area. Operator removed TCS foods from cooler and placed in nearby cooler to chill. Also, raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from egg station. Operator stated items placed was placed in cooler this morning. Operator placed a bag of ice in salmon and placed in bottom of cooler to chill. Retemped items at end of inspection and all at 41F and below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector plate in large ice machine soiled with black debris. Operator had employee start to clean during this inspection. Also, portable white cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink at front service line to rinse out wiping cloth. Operator discussed with employee that hand wash sink is for hand washing only.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Multiple employees food safety training certifications were provided by Statefoodsafety-Food handler which is not an approved program.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed glass door reach-in cooler on front service line near coffee equipment unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Observed large mass of ice covering coils of fan in back of interior cooler. Operator removed TCS foods from cooler and placed them in nearby cooler until cooler is serviced.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs to properly store.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two ovens on cook line have accumulation of black debris.
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 3 dead roaches. 1 dead roach near ice machine. 2 dead roaches behind stand alone cooler. Manager removed and discarded from premises.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two white portable cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained.
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. Multiple employees food safety training certification expired in 2024. (Rachel, Conner, Ashley)
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on juice/ milk reach-in cooler on front,service station across from cook line torn.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and then grabbed clean glass to make beverage. Inspector intervened. Operator spoke with employee, employee washed hands.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on glass door cooler at side of front service line torn.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); at prep area. Operator remade sanitizer solution and retested at 200ppm.
May 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Whipped butters in souffle cups and in pan, cooked potatoes, with inadequate time mark. Establishment ipad used for tracking time shows 9:30 am, 1:30 am. Person In Charge reset iPad and marked butters, potatoes prepped few hours ago.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Vacuum breaker placed in wrong part of splitter. Manager moved vacuum breaker
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pan in prep line Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser. Replaced by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop by ice machine in soiled container. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's urinal not flushing.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 raw cracked shell eggs with shell eggs. See Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon at 44F on top of reach in cooler. Manager stated salmon was placed on line at 7am. Manager placed salmon down below in reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without a back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glass jugs wet nesting not properly air-dried.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs and stored properly.
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