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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136

1703 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE H05, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 941-907-9800

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats122
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021560
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019057025Nov 4, 2019Dec 3, 2019$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 122 degrees. Operator removed the utensils
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink by dishwasher leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cook drank from an open container touching the rim, where his mouth had touched and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean spatula, without washing hands. Cook went to wash his hands and put a fresh pair of gloves on.
High priority/12A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey sausage (129F-132F - Hot Holding) next to grill on cook line. Operator stated Turkey sausage was cooked 2 hours ago and placed in steam table. Observed steam table is off. Operator stated breaker off. Cook reheated sausage to 172F on grill and placed back in steam table. Manager reset breaker.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary in triple sink 500+ppm. Operator diluted sanitizer to 200ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 500+ppm, all sanitizer containers. Operator set up fresh solution of 200ppm in all sanitizer containers.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Hot Water leaking from faucet at hand sink in dish area and cook line. Operator stated work ordered.
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed kale above pineapple juice
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed case of unwashed kale above cut fruit.
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 25, 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 ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operate secure the Carbon dioxide/helium tanks.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed tomatoes above shredded cheese l
Basic/08B-17-4
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. I emailed sign.
Basic/51-13-4
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/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.