FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #278
3257 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33021
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drain next to ice machine and walk-in cooler in kitchen. Observed no other drains backing up inside establishment after running water and flushing toilets. Observed establishment discarded some of the water, then cleaned and sanitized around drain area, and closed off area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice scoop in tray not inverted. Manager properly stored.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee cleared soiled dishes washed hands without using soap. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures with employee/operator. Employee washed hands with soap.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator fixed paper towels in dispenser
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on drying rack with clean dishes. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbag on rack with single service items. Operator removed and stored in designated area.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored above cut kale in egg station reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. Raw turkey burger stored above cooked sausage patties in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over bags with soups in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked chicken and turkey cold held at 44F at cookline cooler. Per operator,both items transfer from walk-in cooler 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator transfer both items to reach in freezer for quick chill. After 30 minutes both items temps at 38-39F.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases with unwashed fruits and vegetables stored over box with hard boiled eggs in walk in cooler. Operator relocate hard boiled eggs.
Sep 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands by service area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris though out establishment.
Sep 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drain next to ice machine and walk-in cooler in kitchen. Observed no other drains backing up inside establishment after running water and flushing toilets. Observed establishment discarded some of the water, then cleaned and sanitized around drain area, and closed off area.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands by service area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed packet of sour mints being stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed mints.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris though out establishment.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between make table and prep table. Employee removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to dish washing machine.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line. Employee removed
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.