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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #280

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #280 located in DANIA BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

160 South Compass Way
Florida, 33004
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901414

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Mop bucket with dirty water in back dishwasher area. Operator discarded water Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Scoop and other utensils with water in bucket on shelf in storage area. Operator moved to be air dried **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on dry rack in ware washing area. Operator removed container **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Screwdriver stored above prep top area in kitchen.
  • 12A-25-4: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. Cook touched face while wearing gloves and returned to prep food without changing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing techniques with cook and he washed hands. Cook wash hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. One food container soiled with food debris on shelf in back storage area. Employee removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10823527

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. 2) flip top-; pancake batter (46F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours, observed food on double panel. Employee removed and stored inside lower cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8993898

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Bottle of water and sandwich on same shelf of clean bowls above flip top in cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-09-5:Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed two metallic containers stored soiled in cleaning equipment storage rack- employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pancake batter , per employee , food on time at 8:30 am, manager included on time list on IPad. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719868

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to exit door. Operator secured Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles above hand washing sink in ware washing area soiled with dust.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in server station.. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8637009

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink under prep table next to clean bowls at cook-line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator mopped. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at back kitchen area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair at mop sink area. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust between server station and cook-line.
  • 11-27-4: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.

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341733

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of blue berries and sauces on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield cracked /damaged/in disrepair above mop sink in prep area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food (squeeze bottle containing oil) removed from original container not identified by common name in cook line. Operator labeled bottle oil. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container with Nova Smoke salmon stored on top sealed package of cooked sausages inside walk in cooler. Operator moved salmon and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site