FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #280
160 S COMPASS WAY, DANIA BEACH, FL 33004
License #1624702
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Failing Health Score
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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #280 in DANIA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 38 total violations — 7 critical, 4 major, 27 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 15, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
- Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
- Establishment lacks documented procedures for employee health reporting, response to vomiting/diarrhea events, or person-in-charge knowledge of foodborne illness.
- Equipment and utensils stored wet (wet nesting), stored uninverted, or stored in dirty drawers/racks after cleaning.
- Employee personal items, cosmetics, or toiletries stored in or above food prep areas, food, or clean equipment.
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