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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #271

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #271 located in VERO BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

500 21st Street
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960
Indian River County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13521535

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to trash cans on front line. Manager swept up Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal ladle in water observed at 89°
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed kale over juice and iced coffee in walk in cooler
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream observed at front counter at 60° in service less than 4 hours, manager added ice to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877879

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Ice deflector shield soiled in black substance. Manager wiped down Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato soup (118-145F - Hot Holding) in service for less then 1 hour. Advised to reheat. Rechecked, now at 168f. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868784

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 108f. Advised to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8752438

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line. Manager replaced with new one Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 98f. Advised to heat to 135f. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy cooler on cooks line
  • 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. To go fruit and butter cups found at 68f in service for 1 hour.Manager added to time plan Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy at 121f. Chef reheated. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles of glass cleaner Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481472

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked hot potatoes on flat top grill. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on push cart with serving utensils. Drink was removed and manager educated cook. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Manager remade bucket and now reading 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey found between 50-41F above the chill line. Manager moved to separate containers **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to walk in cooler

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365797

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing bracelets
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on server cooler torn
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup inor walk-in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use poached egg lids stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager educated cook. Corrected On-Site