FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #120
20401 SR 7 STE G5-7, Boca Raton, FL, 33498
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 1, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (7)
- 12A-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
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. 1. Server returned dirty glass to dish area then picked up napkins for customers at a table without first washing hands. 2. Dish employee touched dirty dishes then handled clean dishes without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employees washed hands.
High Priority - 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. 1. Server returned dirty glass to dish area then picked up napkins for customers at a table without first washing hands. 2. Dish employee touched dirty dishes then handled clean dishes without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employees washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08B-17-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - unwashed tomatoes and unwashed kale stored over ready to eat prepared fruits (grapes and strawberries) and diced tomatoes. Walk in cooler - unwashed pineapples stored over pasteurized shell eggs. Reviewed proper storage with operator. Operator began reorganizing walk in cooler during inspection.
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - unwashed tomatoes and unwashed kale stored over ready to eat prepared fruits (grapes and strawberries) and diced tomatoes. Walk in cooler - unwashed pineapples stored over pasteurized shell eggs. Reviewed proper storage with operator. Operator began reorganizing walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 29-11-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Expo hand sink - water leaking from spout.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Expo hand sink - water leaking from spout.
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around ice machine.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around ice machine.
Basic
- 11-27-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
Intermediate
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - pancake batter with milk and egg - ambient cooling 15 minutes at 10am (66-69F - Cooling) at 11am 52-68F.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - pancake batter with milk and egg - ambient cooling 15 minutes at 10am (66-69F - Cooling) at 11am 52-68F. Observed item in covered plastic container. Reviewed proper cooling. Operator placed item in ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 53B-14-5
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.
Intermediate - 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.
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 2, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.