FIRST WATCH #488
4407 ROOSEVELT BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.648.8568
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
APR 25
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect by back door next to canned good rack in kitchen. Operator stated do was open and closed from delivery earlier in the morning.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoked salmon at temperatures of 48-51F stored in metal pan on cook line salad station. Smoked salmon pan was double panned. Person in charge stated salmon was removed from reach in cooler 20 minutes prior and placed salmon back in reach in cooler below. Smoked salmon (48-51F - Cold Holding)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable near bread toaster.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a phone-watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack near dish machine.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025Inspection 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with chlorine solution testing at 0ppm. Red error message displaying on dish machine that maintenance required for blocked tubes. Person in charge stated a work order was already placed for different issue and will add that to work order. Dish machine was cycled twice and now testing at 100ppm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable at bread station on server line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 server engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch at bread station. Server was preparing sauces and syrups at end of line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters with no protective covering on server station. Employee added lid to container.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored above mop sink. Person in charge stated chemical was sanitizer and voluntarily discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table across from ice machine. Employee removed cell phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack across from dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower on server line.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked grits with temperatures of 124-133F stored on top of heating unit attached to wall above cook station. Person in charge stated grits were removed from hot holding and placed on top of unit 2 hours prior. Grits were placed on stove to reheat to minimum temperatures of 165F or more. Cooked grits (124-133F - Hot Holding)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed roasted tomatoes in cooling process prepared on site 1.5 hours prior stored in sealed container in walk-in cooler. First temperatures taken were 91-97F. Second temperature after 15 minutes was 87-92F. Employee removed all food items in cooling process from containers and spread out evenly on shallow sheet pans.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of food item container on cook line. Employee removed cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple clear containers stored on drying rack across from dish machine stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around nozzles on soda tower on server line.
Nov 14, 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line touch soiled cutting board and prep table then handle ready to eat lettuce without changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese stored on prep table across from egg station at 51F. Employee stated it was removed from cooler unit to stock station for next expected busy period. Employee moved cheese into flip top cooler across from egg station. Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding)
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee car keys stored directly on top of opened bamboo skewers used for skewering ready to eat bacon. Person in charge removed keys.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic containers stored on drying rack near dish machine stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored in reach in cooler in server station above opened container of cream. Person in charge removed beverage.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed multiple cut avocados with sticker still attached and no confirmation of being washed before being cut.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect by back door next to canned good rack in kitchen. Operator stated do was open and closed from delivery earlier in the morning.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On chemical storage rack, employee food. Operator discarded food. On prep table where coffee makers are located, employee phone. Operator removed phone from table.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On one clear plastic container at clean dish storage rack in kitchen, old label.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At wait station, handwash sink covered and condiments stored on handwash sink. Operator moved items and made handwash sink accessible.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cook line, one reach-in cooler handle has build up on underside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, one oven has black debris.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at cook line near office, plastic container of water stored in sink. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar, no paper towels. Operator had employee stock towels.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At wait station, handwash sink has hot water turned off due to leak on drain line. Operator turned hot water on.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At dish area by walk-in cooler, small tank not secured. Operator placed chain around tank.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At wait station, employee drink on prep counter. Operator moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish rack at dish area, large plastic containers have wet nesting.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. On green dumpster, plug is broken leaving hole.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line, it avocados have sticker still attached.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain line for handwash sink at wait station leaking.
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