Restaurant Not Ordered To Close…
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — First Watch Restaurant at 640 Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach received four “high priority” and one “intermediate” violations during an inspection November 18th. The citations, issued by a health inspector reporting to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, did not result in the restaurant’s closure.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the unedited list of violations logged by the State of Florida.
High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in ready to eat bacon, cilantro, mixed herb in reach in cooler , walk in cooler . Manager removed paper towel . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition…. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Whipped butter 55F in reach in cooler , food being held by Time as a Public Health Control out side at expo line **Warning**
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit….white eggs 44F, shredded cheese 49F, white dhrcheese 49, slice cheese 56F , feta cheese 51F , sour cream 47F , waffle mix with butter 64F in flip top reach in cooler . Manager stated that food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Whipped butter 55F in reach in cooler , food being held by Time as a Public Health Control out side at expo line . See stop sale. Manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing…some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
A follow-up inspection on November 19th yielded no infractions.
