WEST BOYNTON, Palm Beach County

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #296

8855 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD STE 300, WEST BOYNTON, FL 33472

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
4 High Priority
Feb 11, 2026
City
WEST BOYNTON
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 24363530

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At flip top cooler across stove: cooked sausage (49F at 9:56am / - Heated Cooling) as per operator stored since 2:30pm yesterday The products never cooled down to 41F within in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale

12A-29-4

Detail 24363532

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. Chef touched the floor then grabbed clean spatula; no handwash Chef washed hands and sanitized equipment Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-02-4

Detail 24363529

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then grabbed clean plates of food; no handwash Server washed hands Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24363527

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At flip top cooler across stove: cooked sausage (49F at 9:56am / - Heated Cooling) as per operator stored since 2:30pm yesterday The products never cooled down to 41F within in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale

03D-15-4

Detail 24363531

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On speed rack: cooked onions (72F at 9:30am / 71F at 10:00am - Heated Cooling) as per operator since 9:00am At the rate of cooling the products will not cooled down to 70F within a total of 2 hours Advised operator to remove lid to allow the product to cool Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-38-4

Detail 24363528

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-25-4

Detail 23926389

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. Employee wiped mouth with hand and without washing hands employee handled container of sliced turkey, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-29-4

Detail 23926387

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. Employee washed dirty dishes and without washing hands employee removed cleaned and sanitized dishes from dish machine, discussed with operator who educated employee, employee washed hands and re washed dishes. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23926384

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw salmon stored directly above cut lettuce, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 23926386

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and emailed copy of big 6 poster.

03D-15-4

Detail 23926390

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On speed rack in kitchen cooked tomatoes (126F - Cooling) at 9:30 since 9:10 to 102F at 10:00; cooked onions (91F - Cooling) at 9:30since 9:10 to 85F at 10:00, at this current rate of cooking product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in freezer to rapid chill. Inside reach in cooler portioned plastic wrapped sliced turkey (46F - Cooling) at 9:50 since 8:30 to 46F at 10:20, at this rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

27-17-4

Detail 23926388

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Discussed with operator to repair water pressure to fixtures.

24-05-4

Detail 23926385

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At server expo station glass pitchers not stored inverted or in a protected manner, discussed with operator to invert pitchers.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

12A-09-4

Detail 23567255

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef picked up food off floor with gloves. Began handling cooking equipment without changing gloves and washing hands in between.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23163521

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Speed Rack; cooked onions (70F - Cold Holding). Food not prepared or portioned today, on speed rack for 45 minutes. Operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 23163520

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

36-34-5

Detail 23163522

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.

08B-17-4

Detail 23163523

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler; Unwashed strawberries over cut melon, Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22761215

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe multiple case of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 22761216

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Email operator signed. And he printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 21748100

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled Peroxide properly. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 21748099

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

25-05-4

Detail 21748098

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of plastic cups stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocated to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 20461442

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in hand wash sink. Operator removed.