FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #481
11151 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 100, Royal Plm Beach FL 33411
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 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. At cookline reach in cooler-pancake batter 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025071485 | Aug 28, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator to set up three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes until dish machine is repaired. Operator set up three compartment sink.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found At kitchen area - near cook line -Approximately 5 small flying insects landing on boxes of food at dry storage shelves on either side of kitchen. At server/ expo / coffee station approximately 4 small flying insects landing on bottles of coffee flavoring and coffee station prep counter. At office area in kitchen - approximately 3 small flying insects flying around office.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cook line - pancake batter 45F- cold holding, pumpkin pancake batter- 56F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes - operator placed on time as a public health control for remaining Time.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled / wiping clothes stored on prep counter- operator removed.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed container from the floor and then proceeded to handle clean utensils and food without changing gloves and washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler at cookline - cooked corn 48F at 11:10 to 48F at 11:25 (cooling since 10:50), black beans 46F at 11:10 to 46F at 11:25 ( cooling since 10:50),- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time - operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses- operator removed.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area - blue chemical spray bettor not labeled- operator labeled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At coffee station- coffee filters above coffee machine not protected- operator protected.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At server station area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle single service to-go containers without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands properly.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At server station- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to wash their hands for 5-8 seconds- educated operator - employee washed hands properly.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cook line counter non food grade paper towel used to line container with bacon inside - operator removed paper towel and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At cookline employee- cooking and preparing food without hair restraint- operator provided.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline - in use bananas with stickers attached - educated operator employee removed washed properly.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline reach in cooler-pancake batter 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline stove - large sausage 129F- hot holding- food over stacked - out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator placed on stove to reheat to 165.
No soap provided at handwash sink- operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage chemical spray bottle stored over single service cups/ bowls- operator removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline area- in use bananas with stickers attached- educated operator- employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cookline prep counter soiled cloth stored on counter- operator removed.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection 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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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. See stop sale. No Time mark for pre cooked potatoes- operator time marked.
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