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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #119

Health inspection records show FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #119 in WELLINGTON has 10 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917580

  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Severs entered kitchen with soiled customer dishes placing them in dishwashing area after without washing hands servers handled clean plates of customers food to take to tables, discussed with operator servers washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bucket stored upside down with rim of ice bucket on top of ice machine with heavy accumulation of dust debris, discussed with operator who removed bucket to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13461783

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 small flying insect landing on floor next to dishwashing area, discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: In kitchen approximately 1 small flying insect landing on wall above dish washing machine, discussed with operator who eliminated fly, advised to clean and sanitize area. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach in kitchen at cook line crawling on operators T-shirt, discussed with operator who killed roach, advised operator to clean and sanitize area. Approximately 3 live roaches in kitchen at cook line crawling on wall behind flip top coolers, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas and eliminate roaches. Approximately 1 live roach in kitchen above food prep table next to walk in cooler crawling on wall, operator killed roach and began to clean and sanitize. Approximately 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to soda syrup dispenser, operator killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area. Approximately 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to milk refrigerator, operator killed, clean and sanitized area. Approximately 6 live roaches in kitchen at dish washing area crawling on shelves with clean and sanitized dishes and walls, operator began to kill roaches and clean and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 1 live roach crawling on wall under dish washing machine, discussed with operator who eliminated roach and cleaned and sanitized area. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13462812

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460240

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen above dish washer ceiling tile accumulated mold-like substance, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 2 dead roaches above food prep table on insect control device. In kitchen approximately 1 dead roach at mop sink on floor. In kitchen approximately 1 dead roach at soda syrup dispenser on floor. In kitchen approximately 1 dead roach on floor next to milk fridge. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen large puddles of water surrounding dish washing area, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. Warning
  • 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. Server wiped face with hand and without washing hands employee handled customers plate of food, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 small flying insect landing on floor next to dishwashing area, discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach in kitchen at cook line crawling on operators T-shirt, discussed with operator who killed roach, advised operator to clean and sanitize area. Approximately 3 live roaches in kitchen at cook line crawling on wall behind flip top coolers, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas and eliminate roaches. Approximately 1 live roach in kitchen above food prep table next to walk in cooler crawling on wall, operator killed roach and began to clean and sanitize. Approximately 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to soda syrup dispenser, operator killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area. Approximately 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall next to milk refrigerator, operator killed, clean and sanitized area. Approximately 6 live roaches in kitchen at dish washing area crawling on shelves with clean and sanitized dishes and walls, operator began to kill roaches and clean and sanitize areas. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler pancake batter with egg (72F - Cooling) at 10:15 since 9:30 to 72F at 10:40, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours discussed with operator who removed lids and spaced out products for adequate airflow cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand washing sink to wash and clean visibly soiled cloth, discussed with operator who educated employee. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10771090

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table: sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator, stored 30 mins; chive cream with sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator, stored 2 hours; Items were not prepped or portioned today. Items stored over stacked. Over stacked portions of sliced tomatoes and chives cream placed to quick chill. Sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator, stored over night. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale for sliced cheese. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: At make table: sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored on counter for approximately 2 mins in rush hour. Item were not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731108

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of black beans. Warning
  • 12A-29-4: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. Observed dishwasher handle soiled dishes then handled clean dishes; no hand wash. Dishwasher washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5: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: Sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator, stored over night. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale for sliced cheese. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table: sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator, stored 30 mins; chive cream with sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator, stored 2 hours; Items were not prepped or portioned today. Items stored over stacked. Over stacked portions of sliced tomatoes and chives cream placed to quick chill. Sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator, stored over night. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale for sliced cheese. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area near dishwashing area, on ice: cooked pork (51F at 9:00am; 51F at 9:30am- Cooling) As per operator, portioned and cooling since 15 mins. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Product was sitting on ice, ice was not as high as the product. Operator moved to quick chill in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8828929

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: Various unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat items in pans. Advised Manager to store properly.
  • 12A-29-4: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. Observed dishwasher touch glasses on face then handle clean pan from dishwasher; no hand wash. Dish washer washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make tables: waffle batter (47F - Cold Holding) stored; As per operator, waffle batter removed from lower section to top section of make table for 10 mins. Manager placed waffle batter in lower section of make table. Gruyére cheese (63F - Cold Holding) As per operator, cheese stored for approximately 3 hours. Manager discarded cheese. Not prepped or portioned today. Items were stored overstacked. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 13-05-4:Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed server with long artificial nails/nail polish serving exposed food; nails in direct contact with food contact surface of plate.

Inspection Date: 3/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8627280

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table #2:; sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (53F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken from bottom of cooler at 6:30am. Not prepped or portioned today. Item stored over-stacked. Operator moved items back to bottom of cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: At make table #2:sliced roast beef (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken from bottom of cooler 1 hour prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Item stored over-stacked. Operator moved items back to bottom of cooler to quick chill. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438304

  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touching soiled dishes then touched clean dishes. Dishwasher washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table #2:; sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (53F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken from bottom of cooler at 6:30am. Not prepped or portioned today. Item stored over-stacked. Operator moved items back to bottom of cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Time as a Public Health Control used for cooked seasoned potatoes on cookline; no time mark on potatoes. As per operator, time was not recorded in tablet as there was a system issue. As a result, unable to derive original time, operator informed potatoes were removed at 6:45am. Operator time marked potatoes. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At make table #1: cooked sausage (60F at 9:24am; 60F at 9:51am- Cooling) As per operator cooling since 6:30am. At current rate of cooling, sausage will not cool to 41F within a total of 4hrs. Operator moved item to bottom section of cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352374

  • 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 Employee beverage on prep table at back kitchen, employee beverage at prep table front server line. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Hose Bibb at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed large covered plastic container of honeydew at Walk in cooler: honeydew (50F - Cooling) at 9:45 since 9:30 - 50F at 10:05 At this rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator removed lid to allow for proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**