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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #134

4715 N OCEAN DR · SEA RANCH LAKES · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3645019
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13453957
DBPR license1623497

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#9High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Cookline employee picked up spoon from floor with gloved hands, placed it to be washed rinsed and sanitized then proceeded to cookline to continue customers order, reviewed hand washing and glove usage. Employee changed gloves. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority12A-29-4

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. -Cookline employee picked up spoon from floor with gloved hands, placed it to be washed rinsed and sanitized then proceeded to cookline to continue customers order, reviewed hand washing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority12A-02-4

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 soiled dishes then touched hair and began touching clean plate, and ready to eat muffin without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing with server. Server acknowledged. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Server touched hair and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing with server. Server acknowledged. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Unwashed produce over ready to eat. -Walk in cooler; unwashed kiwis over ready to eat pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Left cookline hand washing sink used to store wet wiping cloths. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at left cookline handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by dish washing area. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance by server drink station. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in office with expiration of 12-01-24 **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board at salad station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -1 employee drink observed on expo line -1 employee beverage observed on clean dish storage rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic08B-52-4

Basic – Food stored under dripping water from condenser unit in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in cooler condenser unit. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
5 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.