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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #119

2335 S SR 7 SUITE 1100, Wellington, FL, 33414

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.