FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #280
160 S COMPASS WAY, Dania Beach, FL, 33004
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 15, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (6)
- 01B-01-4Critical
01B-01-4
High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage, one can of green chilis dented. Operator removed can to discard. Priority: High Priority
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line in kitchen, raw smoked salmon stored above cooked sausage. Operator moved raw salmon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
High Priority
- 01B-14-4CriticalCorrected on site
01B-14-4
High Priority - Observed: Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. On cook line in omelette flip top cooler, two shell eggs cracked stored in same container as whole shell eggs. Operator discarded broken eggs. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
High Priority
- 11-07-5
11-07-5
Intermediate - Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate
- 24-05-4Corrected on site
24-05-4
Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen by Soda machine, clean glass bottles used to serve guest water stored not inverted to protect from contamination. Employee placed parchment paper to cover bottles. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
Basic
- 40-06-5
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelving unit by office, employee belongings stored on shelf with to go containers. Priority: Basic
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.