FIRST WATCH #0169
295 PINE LAKE DR SUITE C105, Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32081 · 1.904.567.4285
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Liquid waste on ground of establishment. On ground and parking lot outside back door to kitchen has signs of what appears to be mop water dumped on ground. Per manager plumbing to dish machine backed up Monday and was leaking onto floor and out back door, plumbing has been repaired since, but residue remains on ground and parking lot.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in reach-in cooler across from fry station, cut tomato (65F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (67F - Cold Holding); chicken (67F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (66F - Cold Holding); ham (65F - Cold Holding); steak (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Items in top and bottom of reach-in cooler. Ambient temperature 66f on front display. Operator stated he took temperature 2.5 hours earlier and all items were in temp. Operator called for service. At wait station drink station, milk (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated milk has been taken in and out of reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area, handwash sink has plastic container in sink, also mop bucket is blocking front of sink. Operator removed container and moved mop bucket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, 2 cases of bread on floor. Operator moved to bread shelf.
Mar 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Liquid waste on ground of establishment. On ground and parking lot outside back door to kitchen has signs of what appears to be mop water dumped on ground. Per manager plumbing to dish machine backed up Monday and was leaking onto floor and out back door, plumbing has been repaired since, but residue remains on ground and parking lot.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. smoked salmon (49F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding) in over filled containers in top section of reach in cooler without any lids, per manager line was stocked no more then a few hours prior, excess amount of both items moved to walk in cooler.
Feb 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Liquid waste on ground of establishment. On ground and parking lot outside back door to kitchen has signs of what appears to be mop water dumped on ground. Per manager plumbing to dish machine backed up Monday and was leaking onto floor and out back door, plumbing has been repaired since, but residue remains on ground and parking lot.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. smoked salmon (49F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding) in over filled containers in top section of reach in cooler without any lids, per manager line was stocked no more then a few hours prior, excess amount of both items moved to walk in cooler.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over chicken in reach in cooler at end of cook line, shrimp moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped cream (67F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter in server area, per manager screw, has been constantly taken in and out of cooler for less then a couple of hours, cream put back in reach in cooler. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, per manager door has been constantly open for a delivery for less then 1 hour, rechecked at 43F after 30 minutes. raw bacon (59F - Cold Holding) in speed rack in ware washing area, per manager rack was pulled out of walk in cooler for delivery less then 1 hour ago, rack put back in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in ware washing area, employee corrected during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing cut greens held on time control above make line on cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bags of unwashed grapes and unwashed strawberries stored over bins of prepared cut potatoes in walk in cooler.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of ricotta cheese thawing under warm running water inside hand wash sink at prep area, ricotta removed and placed under cold running water in prep sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in prep area by ovens.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line preparing food, employee corrected during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Tray of biscuits in back storage area on sped rack, employee corrected during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Container of ricotta cheese thawing under warm running water inside hand wash sink at prep area, ricotta removed and placed under cold running water in prep sink.
Aug 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling soiled dishes while placing them into dish machine with gloved hands then handled clean dishes coming out of dish machine without washing hands or changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (48F - Cold Holding) in dispensers inside pan in top section of reach in cooler sticking out over containers, per manager both items have been in dispensers less then 2 hours, both items placed on time control.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pancake batter (70F,70F - Cooling, after 45F minutes 69F,65F) in deep, covered, stacked, plastic containers in walk in cooler, employee separated containers and removed lids and placed in walk in freezer between temperature checks
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Underside of ice bin of soda machine in server area.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of evaporated milk on shelf in prep area in back of kitchen stored with other can of evaporated milk and bags of sugar.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server dropped off dirty dishes to ware washing area and washed hands at hand wash station by dish machine for less then 10 seconds, inspector spoke to employee, employee rewashed hands for longer then 10 seconds.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (47F - Cold Holding) in dispenser sitting in pan in top section of reach in cooler on make line, per employee batter has been in dispenser less then 1 hour, employee moved dispenser to bottom section of cooler, discussed holding batter in dispenser on time control with manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at end of make line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in server area.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of evaporated milk on shelf in prep area in back of kitchen stored with other can of evaporated milk and bags of sugar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station in serve4 area.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored hanging off of shelf by the office area with boxed container of bread. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottles.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at the end of the main cook line unable to dispense paper towels, operator adjusted the dispenser to make paper towels available.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf at the end of the warewashing line closest to the prep area, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container at the wait station shelf missing product labeling. Operator labeled the bulk container.
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