FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #119

Name: FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #119
Address: 2335 S SR 7 SUITE 1100, WELLINGTON, FL, 33414, US
Rating: 64.4

2335 S SR 7 SUITE 1100, WELLINGTON, FL 33414

License #6020942

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64.4 Grade F / 100

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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #119 in WELLINGTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 12 critical, 9 major, 4 minor.

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Latest clean pass

July 16, 2025

The latest inspection on January 12, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 6 critical, 6 major, and 1 minor.

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80%

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant in spray bottle unlabeled. Advised operator to label.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area in ice bath: sausage gravy (125F at 9:10am; 114F at 9:40am - Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 15 mins. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. At make table at cook line: sliced ham (50F at 9:25am; 55F at 9:55am- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 30mins. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Advised operator to quick chill products.
[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. Observed server touched face then handled bottle of milk in reach in cooler; no hand wash. Advised operator that server should wash hands.
[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.
[01B-02-5] 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 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of evaporated milk
[53B-13-5] 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.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chef touched pants to fix then handled toast with avocado and plated; no hand wash. See Stop sale for toast with avocado.
[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.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[36-34-5] 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.
[35A-03-4] 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.
[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.
[35A-02-7] 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.
[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.

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