FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #86
2125 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 772-220-4076
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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JUL 24
DEC 24
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 1 flying insect landing on top of banana at food storage shelf.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024050133 | Jul 29, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle area prep table soiled with food debris and soiled gloves Operator cleared
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled at walk in freezer
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in disrepair walk in freezer
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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. Observed chlorine dishwasher sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator re ran machine to 50 ppm at time of inspection.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees return from outside through back door into kitchen and begin food prepping and handling clean food equipment without washing hands first. Operator educated employees on proper hand washing employees washed hands
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled with debris
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2024Administrative 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 in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 1 small flying insect in kitchen flying next to food storage shelf, Observed approximately 1 flying insect landing on top of open box of bananas at food storage shelf. Operator killed both small flying insects and sanitized area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 1 flying insect landing on top of banana at food storage shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl as scoop with no handle inside container of sugar. Operator removed.
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At kitchen dry storage, 6 cans of pumpkin 1 can of black beans.
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 cook line, employee grabbed garbage can then grab knife before washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator of proper handwashing, employee educated employee about proper handwashing. Employee removed gloves, washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At expo line low boy, whole milk (51F-Cold holding); half n half (51F - Cold Holding); sweet cream (51F - Cold Holding); Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items stored for 2 hours prior. Operator placed items into walk in. At cook line, sliced cheese (45-Cold holding);smoked salmon (53F - Cold holding) sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (45F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hour. Advised operator to ice product for quick chill. Operator put ice on product.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink, no vacuum breaker with splitter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At cook line hand sink, Leak, hole in pipe.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm, Quat. Operator changed bucket solution to Quaternary 200 ppm.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection 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. sliced cheese (41-49F - Cold Holding); in cooler at cook line; not portioned or prepared today; food overstocked; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; smaller portions made; cream (44F - Cold Holding) in cooler at servers station Not portioned or prepared today; cooler door left opened for approximately 15 minutes; door closed
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises- dog on the outside dining area; Advised to apply for permit from municipality
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler- dirt cooler at servers area;
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Peep hole missing on kitchen exit door, manager placed scotch tape on both sides of peep hole
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven doors and push cart at cook line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In egg reach in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in salad reach in cooler
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall over ice machine
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.