FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #0656
1880 N CONGRESS AVE STE 170, Boynton Beach FL 33426
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef 39°F54°F, in prep area stacked to high. Filled less ten 2 hours ago. Cook placed top half of container in refrigerator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024013034 | Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked sausage patties made 7/13 at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (51F - Cold Holding) Observed above fill line of pan at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator cut portion in half and placed in lower port of cooler.
Feb 9, 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
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Smoked salmon over fully cooked bacon at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored products properly.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Sanitizer hose submerged in quaternary sanitizer solution at triple sink. Operator removed hose from sink.
Unwashed kiwi stored over ready-to-eat sauces at flip top cooler on cook line.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cook drank out of an open cup touching the rim with his gloves then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment on cook line without washing hands and changing his gloves. Cook went to wash his hands and changed gloves..
Cook touched his soiled apron and clothes and then engaged in food preparation on cook line and handled clean equipment without washing hands. Cook went to wash his hands.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 0ppm.
Cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line. Cook put a hat on.
Raw box of bananas not washed prior to preparation, before cutting on cook line. Cook went to wash bananas and sanitized cutting board and knife.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing stored knife in sink at cook line. Cook removed knife.
Spray bottle containing windex not labeled in dish area. Operator labeled bottle.
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched cellphone then proceeded to put on gloves - operator instructed employee to wash hands before putting on gloves. Employee washed hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Operator utilizing paper towels in contact with cooked bacon - operator removed paper towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté station make table - sliced smoked salmon (46F-58F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today removed from walk in cooler at 7am - operator moved to freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top station - sliced pastrami (118F - Hot Holding) held just under 2 hours - operator moved grill to reheat.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flat top station make table - top unit- cut melon (47F - Cooling) 10:05 cooling since 7:30am recheck 10:40 48F held in metal cups inside insert pan on top unit - operator moved to walk in cooler to facilitate the cooling process.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee beverage inside hot line hand sink - operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand sink - operator provided.
Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas.
Wild birds present on ground/table/chairs in outside dining room/bar.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing eggs removed watch and bracelet.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - case of soup - operator moved to shelf.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef 39°F54°F, in prep area stacked to high. Filled less ten 2 hours ago. Cook placed top half of container in refrigerator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait area. Operator Provided.
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