FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #296
8855 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD STE 300, West Boynton, FL, 33472
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 11, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (6)
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At flip top cooler across stove: cooked sausage (49F at 9:56am / - Heated Cooling) as per operator stored since 2:30pm yesterday The products never cooled down to 41F within in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At flip top cooler across stove: cooked sausage (49F at 9:56am / - Heated Cooling) as per operator stored since 2:30pm yesterday The products never cooled down to 41F within in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale
High Priority
- 12A-29-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Chef touched the floor then grabbed clean spatula; no handwash Chef washed hands and sanitized equipment
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Chef touched the floor then grabbed clean spatula; no handwash Chef washed hands and sanitized equipment **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 12A-02-4CriticalCorrected on site
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then grabbed clean plates of food; no handwash Server washed hands
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then grabbed clean plates of food; no handwash Server washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At flip top cooler across stove: cooked sausage (49F at 9:56am / - Heated Cooling) as per operator stored since 2:30pm yesterday The products never cooled down to 41F within in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At flip top cooler across stove: cooked sausage (49F at 9:56am / - Heated Cooling) as per operator stored since 2:30pm yesterday The products never cooled down to 41F within in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale
High Priority
- 14-38-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic
- 03D-15-4Repeat
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On speed rack: cooked onions (72F at 9:30am / 71F at 10:00am - Heated Cooling) as per operator since 9:00am At the rate of cooling the products will not cooled down to 70F within a total of 2 hours Advised operator to remove lid to allow the product to cool
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On speed rack: cooked onions (72F at 9:30am / 71F at 10:00am - Heated Cooling) as per operator since 9:00am At the rate of cooling the products will not cooled down to 70F within a total of 2 hours Advised operator to remove lid to allow the product to cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), 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.