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FIRST WATCH #0189

192 RIVERSIDE AVE, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904.862.2551

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats171
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2615055
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (46F - Cold Holding) food items stored on prep line
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing Near dish machine.
Basic/31B-04-4
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon stored in Health mix at bar area. Manager properly stored spoon.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Beard guard on employees with facial hair preparing food items on cooks line. No hair restraints on servers preparing toast and salad in server area.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. A few wet clear food storage pans stacked on shelf in ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in ware washing area.
Basic/31B-04-4
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (50F - Cold Holding) salmon over filled on prep table. Manager removed top portion and placed it in the cooler to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on employee toasting and preparing toast
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf near the walk in cooler
Basic/24-08-4
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without beard guard
Basic/13-04-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor in kitchen area
Basic/36-73-4
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (46F - Cold Holding) food items stored on prep line
High priority/03A-02-5
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No temperature measuring device available for establishment
Intermediate/16-62-1
Drain cover(s) missing. Under dish machine One drain cover is completely off of the drain, second drain cover is flipped over. Employee properly set up drain covers
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.