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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #278

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #278 in HOLLYWOOD has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

3257 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida, 33021
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/2/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13494482

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice scoop in tray not inverted. Manager properly stored. Corrected On-Site

8/15/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10890015

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on drying rack with clean dishes . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbag on rack with single service items. Operator removed and stored in designated area. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee cleared soiled dishes washed hands without using soap. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures with employee/operator. Employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator fixed paper towels in dispenser Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5: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.

3/21/2025· 11mo ago

1 high, 1 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored above cut kale in egg station reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. Raw turkey burger stored above cooked sausage patties in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

12/6/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 int

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled Corrected On-Site

4/2/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8494552

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases with unwashed fruits and vegetables stored over box with hard boiled eggs in walk in cooler. Operator relocate hard boiled eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over bags with soups in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw fish. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked chicken and turkey cold held at 44F at cookline cooler. Per operator,both items transfer from walk-in cooler 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator transfer both items to reach in freezer for quick chill. After 30 minutes both items temps at 38-39F. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

9/8/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8493983

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris though out establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands by service area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**

9/7/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8365956

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed packet of sour mints being stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed mints. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris though out establishment.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between make table and prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to dish washing machine.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drain next to ice machine and walk-in cooler in kitchen. Observed no other drains backing up inside establishment after running water and flushing toilets. Observed establishment discarded some of the water, then cleaned and sanitized around drain area, and closed off area.
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands by service area.