FIRST WATCH #0449
9271 BAYMEADOWS ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-659-0305
Last inspected Aug 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Black beans with discard date of 10/29.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container on prep table. Moved by manager.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Plastic jug, plates under paper towels dispenser by Hand Wash Sink. Subject to splash. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack. Old time mark labels on food items. Establishment has time entries on Establishment IPad.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves in prep line coolers.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
Dec 29, 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
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers wet nesting in clean dish ware area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoops in water in crockpot at 96F. Person in charge removed and moved to steam well.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line with beard without beard guard. Person in charge had cook don guard during inspection.
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. On speed rack in walk in cooler raw bacon on sheet pans stored over package of smoked salmon. Person in charge moved to correct location.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One pasteurized shell egg on line with cracked shell. Person in charge discarded.
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. One employee with expired training.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor behind ovens in kitchen. Person in charge discarded.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter made with pasteurized egg and evaporated milk at 51F. Stored above fill line at make line. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler to rapidly chill.
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. One employee working at establishment for 3 months with FHC training, not an approved program.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans in clean dishware area wet nesting.
Sanitizer stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizing wipes stored on shelf with bananas above make line. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Observed employee handle soiled dishes then handle clean plates with no hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed package of chemical on lid of powdered sugar on cook line. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach by back door. Person in charge cleaned and removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and door frames on reach in cooler on cook line egg station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers either old labels and old label residue in clean dish area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados sliced in half in reach in cooler by egg station with stickers still attached.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drop squeeze bottle on ground, pick up squeeze bottle from the floor, then handle clean plates without removing gloves and washing hands. Person in charge spoke to employee who removed gloves and wash hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting in clean dish area.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing from right side of dumpster.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bulk container unlabeled in back kitchen. Person in charge labeled.
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Black beans with discard date of 10/29.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lox at 56F, lettuce at 47F in fliptop for less than 4 hours above fill line. Person in charge moved to drawers below.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in front hand wash sink. Items were removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several items wet nesting at clean dishware storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall with accumulation under dishmachine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label residue on multiple dishes at clean dishware area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Person in charge discarded.
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.