How many health inspections has FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 had?

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 ever been shut down?

No, FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136?

The most frequently cited violations at FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?

OVERALL SANITATION: Premises not clean or in disrepair indicate systemic food safety management failure. Unsanitary conditions support pest populations, bacterial growth, and cross-contamination. Dirty facilities correlate with higher rates of critical violations. A facility's general cleanliness is the strongest predictor of its food safety performance. Maintain entire premises in clean and sanitary condition. Develop and implement cleaning schedule covering all areas. Clean as you go during operations. Deep clean regularly. Remove unnecessary items and clutter. Maintain exterior areas to prevent pest attraction. Address all maintenance needs promptly.

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136

1703 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE H05, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS, INC · License: SEA6021560

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 in West Palm Beach, FL has 20 inspections on record with 49 total violations (2.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

49Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 25, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Feb 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Nov 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 3, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 4, 2019 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Jul 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Aug 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V27 Correct procedures

Apr 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

May 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 had?: FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 ever been shut down?: No, FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136?: The most frequently cited violations at FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #136 are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Time as control.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: February 25, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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