FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #84
6240 W INDIANTOWN RD, Jupiter FL 33458 · 561.746.5960
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed outdoor flying insect Insect repellent not labeled by chemical shelf. Operator labeled properly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023042322 | Jul 20, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw smoked salmon over fully cooked turkey at cook line flip top cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean Plates and bowls not inverted at storage rack by cook line.
Jul 14, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter (butter and milk) (55F - cold holding) Observed sitting on an ice bath, not fully submerged in ice bath. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator submerged product into ice bath.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed outdoor flying insect Insect repellent not labeled by chemical shelf. Operator labeled properly.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean Mixing bowls stored on rack that has an accumulation of rust.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Observed in overstocked pan at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator cut portion in half. Per operator, out prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey burger stored over cooked sausage patties in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged items.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cook is using a paper towel on the cutting board to prepare a sandwich. Cook discarded paper towel.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Cook removed.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working, touching unwrapped single-service to go items, packaging to go foods without first washing hands. Employees had just entered kitchen to start work. Employee went to wash his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as Pooled eggs, butter bread held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature was one hour ago, stated manager. Manager time marked items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times utensils in sink and container stored on top of sink In wait area/ entrance to kitchen. Operator removed items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to mixer in prep area. Operator discarded.
Jul 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface ( pushed down garbage) then handled clean equipment or utensils, ( touched spatula ) without washing hands before putting new gloves on Manager educated employee; employee washed hands and put new gloves on;
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit- at cook line next to butter pan on flat top Operator discarded water
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon over shredded cheese in sandwich table at cook line; Operator stored properly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw turkey sausage over raw pork bacon in walk in cooler; Operator stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced roast beef (42-50F - Cold Holding) in sandwich table across from flat top chicken (41-50F - Cold Holding); in small cold holding unit at egg station As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods overstocked; moved to bottom part of the cooler
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- all foods listed on the form like potatoes, butter and cracked pasteurized eggs at cook line; as per operator food on time since 9:00 am; operator time marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. roasted corn (73-72F - Cooling)at 10:00 to 73 at 10:10 since 8:30 on the speed rack next to walk-in cooler; food left at room temperature to cool; at this rate food will not reach 70 F within 2 hours; operator moved food to walk-in cooler;
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to corn bread and other foods and spices on the rack next to steam table Operator stored properly
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys stored above corn bread on the rack by steam table Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- water carafes at servers area not inverted to properly dry before refilling them with water to be served to the customers; Educated operator
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle standing in water at 88 F at cook line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit- all units at cook line
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Plates dried with cloth towel. Operator educated employee
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.