Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #271

500 21 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3665554
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13521535
DBPR license4105380

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream observed at front counter at 60° in service less than 4 hours, manager added ice to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to trash cans on front line. Manager swept up **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal ladle in water observed at 89°

#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed kale over juice and iced coffee in walk in cooler

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.