First Watch Restaurant #481
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, First Watch Restaurant #481 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
First Watch Restaurant #481's latest score of 100 sits above the Royal Palm Beach average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At kitchen area - near cook line -Approximately 5 small flying insects landing on boxes of food at dry storage shelves on either side of kitchen. At server/ expo / coffee station approximately 4 small flying insects landing on bottles of coffee flavoring and coffee station prep counter. At office area in kitchen - approximately 3 small flying insects flying around office. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cook line - pancake batter 45F- cold holding, pumpkin pancake batter- 56F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes - operator placed on time as a public health control for remaining Time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled / wiping clothes stored on prep counter- operator removed. **Warning**
21-12-4
70
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 grabbed container from the floor and then proceeded to handle clean utensils and food without changing gloves and washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler at cookline - cooked corn 48F at 11:10 to 48F at 11:25 (cooling since 10:50), black beans 46F at 11:10 to 46F at 11:25 ( cooling since 10:50),- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time - operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area - blue chemical spray bettor not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At coffee station- coffee filters above coffee machine not protected- operator protected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At server station- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to wash their hands for 5-8 seconds- educated operator - employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At server station area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle single service to-go containers without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cook line counter non food grade paper towel used to line container with bacon inside - operator removed paper towel and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At cookline employee- cooking and preparing food without hair restraint- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline - in use bananas with stickers attached - educated operator employee removed washed properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
58
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline stove - large sausage 129F- hot holding- food over stacked - out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator placed on stove to reheat to 165. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline reach in cooler-pancake batter 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage chemical spray bottle stored over single service cups/ bowls- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cookline prep counter soiled cloth stored on counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline area- in use bananas with stickers attached- educated operator- employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
55
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No Time mark for pre cooked potatoes- operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by silverware container in wait station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Items marked for TPHC have times exceeding 4 hours, but still within the four hour time limit. Discussed proper procedure and time marking with operator and operator replaced time for proper parameters **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing red substance at ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Observed at control device in ware washing area. Control device not located above any food preparation or clean utensil storage. Discussed with operator
35A-06-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #481 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #481 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #481?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #481.
How does First Watch Restaurant #481 compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
First Watch Restaurant #481 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has First Watch Restaurant #481's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at First Watch Restaurant #481 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #481 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is First Watch Restaurant #481 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #481 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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