FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #277
12598 PINES BLVD STE 103, Pembroke Pines FL 33027 · 9545891295
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake butter- two assorted flavors (50F - 61-Cold Holding), observed both container on double panel. Employee moved inside lower cooler. Food held less than 4 hours.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025075598 | Sep 11, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left cold flip top opposite cook line - sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was out of temperature for less than one hour. Operator placed item in lower cooler to quick chill. Advised operator not to fill items above the lining of pans.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at cook line and at wait station, butter using Time as a public health missing time stamped. Per manager item was out for approximately 20 minutes Operator time stamped butter at cook line 8:24 am. Butter at wait station 9:54am during the inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee hired less than 3 weeks. Manager had employee read, understand and sign the Food reporting agreement form.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on splitter at mop sink.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 solution. After 3rd. Attempt-Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary strips available at establishment.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed ladle with handle down in container of pooled eggs. Employee removed from container.
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. After 3rd. Attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1/19/2024
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaning equipment storage rack- metallic containers stacked wet- employee removed from piles.
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server used cell phone, then grabbed two clean glasses without washing hands. After manager instructed, employees washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake butter- two assorted flavors (50F - 61-Cold Holding), observed both container on double panel. Employee moved inside lower cooler. Food held less than 4 hours.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee begins to work on cook line without hair net. Manager provided.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers of food stacked wet in c,eating equipment storage rack. Employee begins to removed containers from piles
Equipment in poor repair. Expo station-lower cooler- broken door
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Left side salad station in cook line, entire unit is not working, per manager, new equipment has been requested.
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. -Left side salad station-flip top-; smoked salmon (60F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); turkey chorizo (61F - Cold Holding); mozzarella shedded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) -Left side salad station -lower cooler - sautéed mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Per employee food held less than 4 hours. Per manager units is not keeping food cold, observed ice added only on bottom of containers. Advised operator to ice bath all containers of TCS foods for a quick chill.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Left side salad station in cook line, entire unit is not working, per manager, new equipment has been requested.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage rack, plastic containers stored wet, Employee removed to allow ayr dried
Light not functioning. Dry goods storage area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm), observed empty gallon of sanitizer, employee placed new gallon, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Cook line sink, AC line connected, during the inspection, employee moved line draining to a dumpster sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee station, fan blocking sink, employee removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Utensils storage rack, containers of food stacked wet.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cook line, potatoes scoop on shelf above grill station shelf, employee removed to be wash.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water faucet from HWS in cook line, dripping water
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.