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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #177

1493 ST LUCIE WEST BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 772-237-4032

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6603138
Grade history
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Found at 0. Sink and service used, observed water temperature was warm. Manager replaced and was found at 200 ppm.
High priority/22-53-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Badges — 1 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
4--2018052488Aug 13, 2018Nov 7, 2018$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By rolling carts. Manager corrected.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 23, 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 ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 is displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dec 18, 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. Emailed to Manager. Manager posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Found at 0. Sink and service used, observed water temperature was warm. Manager replaced and was found at 200 ppm.
High priority/22-53-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer buckets 0 ppm remixed 400ppm
High priority/22-53-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over cut melon in walk in fridge
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 17, 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 ▾
Paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Paper towel used in herb mix. Employee changed out
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site

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.