FIRST WATCH #0448
9680 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD STE 1, Jacksonville FL 32222 · 904-539-5089
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at dishmachine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at dishmachine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with cleaner hanging on rack with single-use gloves. Operator moved spray bottle to proper storage. Also, container of sanitizer stored directly next to/with bag in box soda on bottom rack. Operator moved sanitizer to proper storage.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105 and operator posted sign.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection 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 used for purposes other than handwashing. At end of cook line, pitcher of water in handwash sink. Operator removed after pitcher from sink.
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages in reach in cooler on cook line next to food containers. Operator removed drinks and stored in walk-in cooler away from customer food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on clean dish rack stacked before properly air drying.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tables under cook line equipment have food debris build up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area on bottom shelf of table container of grits not labeled. Operator had employee put label on container.
Jul 9, 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
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On metal shelving across from dish machine, multiple metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on left end of cook line and on reach in cooler on front line where milk is stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease. Manager instructed employee to clean this afternoon after close. Also, tables on cook line under flat top grills have build up of debris. Manager stated it will be cleaned this afternoon after close.
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler at wait station sweet cream (49-51F - Cold Holding) operator stated item in cooler over night. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart at end of cook line cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding) employee stated item placed out 40 mins prior. In top section of flip top reach in cooler on cook line salmon (51F - Cold Holding) employee stated item was placed out 40 prior. Salmon filled above chill line. In top section of flip top reach in cooler on cook line ham (56F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding) placed in service 30 mins prior. Items filled above chill line. In bottom section of cook line reach in cooler pancake batter (51F - Cold Holding) employee stated batter out for service and just return to cooler. All items moved to rapidly cool. In reach in cooler at wait station sweet cream (49-51F - Cold Holding) operator stated item in cooler over night. Operator discarded. All items Retemped after 1 hour, all items still above 41F but temperature is coming down.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under grill on cook line spray bottle of disinfectant not labeled. Operator labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line employee drinks in drink holder over cart with food items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans found on shelves in dish area with wet nesting.
Floors,walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep area above oven hood has grease buildup. Operator has stated they have a work order in to be cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under flat top on cook line has some buildup of debris. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen have debris buildup.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line across from grill, above flip top reach in cooler to go boxes stored facing up. Employee inverted. In wait station coffee filters in tub with no lid. Employee put on lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler washed lemons stored under unwashed strawberries.
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine has build up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Under prep table to left of ice machine, stored raw grits on labeled. Manager labeled.
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At end of cook line near mop sink, one live fly observed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen (front top coolers), butter 52F, salmon 53F, feta cheese 47F, Swiss cheese 48, ham portions 50F. All items placed into service approximately two hours prior. Ham portions voluntarily discarded, and all other items moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and jacket stored on shelf with coffee near manager office. Items moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in back kitchen. Floor under counter in server station across from pass window.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Back wall of walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, two butter scoops stored on small crock pot in 72F water. Water discarded and scoops sent to dish area to be washed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven in back prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in back dish area has sign stating "Hand Wash Only". Manager placed new sign by sink with reminder to employees.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Employee touched face and lips with hand then proceeded to handle clean utensils and plate without washing hands in between tasks, manager spoke with employee, employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast batter in bowl (52F - Cold Holding); pancake batter in hopper (53F - Cold Holding) both items in reach in coolers on cook line, per manager both items are consistently taken in and out of coolers no more then a couple hours at a time, both items placed on time as a public health control.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station closest to dish machine in ware washing area, manager corrected during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. On employee on cook line wearing a watch, Watch removed.
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