FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #119
2335 S SR 7 SUITE 1100, Wellington, FL, 33414
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 12, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (13)
- 01B-01-4Critical
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of evaporated milk
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of evaporated milk
High Priority
- 12A-25-4Critical
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touched face then handled bottle of milk in reach in cooler; no hand wash. Advised operator that server should wash hands.
High Priority
- 12A-28-4Critical
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touched pants to fix then handled toast with avocado and plated; no hand wash. See Stop for sale toast with avocado. Advised operator that chef should wash hands.
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chef touched pants to fix then handled toast with avocado and plated; no hand wash. See Stop sale for toast with avocado.
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table close to steam table: whipped topping with milk (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table close to steam table: whipped topping with milk (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table close to steam table: whipped topping with milk (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table close to steam table: whipped topping with milk (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant in spray bottle unlabeled. Advised operator to label.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant in spray bottle unlabeled. Advised operator to label.
Intermediate
- 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. Emailed poster 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. Emailed poster to operator.
Intermediate
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area in ice bath: sausage gravy (125F at 9:10am; 114F at 9:40am - Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 15 mins. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. At make table at cook line: sliced ham (50F at 9:25am; 55F at 9:55am- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 30mins. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Advised operator to quick chill products.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area in ice bath: sausage gravy (125F at 9:10am; 114F at 9:40am - Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 15 mins. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. At make table at cook line: sliced ham (50F at 9:25am; 55F at 9:55am- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 30mins. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Advised operator to quick chill products.
Intermediate
- 03F-10-5
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager unable to provide written procedures for using time as a public health control to hold time/ temperature control for safety foods. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager unable to provide written procedures for using time as a public health control to hold time/ temperature control for safety foods. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate
- 53B-13-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 13, 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.