FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #119

Name: FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #119
Address: 2335 S SR 7 SUITE 1100, WELLINGTON, FL, 33414, US
Rating: 78.3

2335 S SR 7 SUITE 1100, WELLINGTON, FL 33414

License #6020942

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78.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #119 in WELLINGTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 7 critical, 7 major, 2 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table close to steam table: whipped topping with milk (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
[11-27-4] 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. Emailed poster to operator.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of evaporated milk
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[12A-28-4] Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touched pants to fix then handled toast with avocado and plated; no hand wash. See Stop for sale toast with avocado. Advised operator that chef should wash hands.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant in spray bottle unlabeled. Advised operator to label.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager unable to provide written procedures for using time as a public health control to hold time/ temperature control for safety foods. Emailed to operator.

Emergency order recommended
[36-22-4] 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.
[35A-05-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] 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.
[12A-25-4] 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.
[03D-15-4] 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.

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