First Watch Restaurant #120

20401 Sr 7 Ste G5-7, Boca Raton, FL 33498

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

First Watch Restaurant #120 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. First Watch Restaurant #120 was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“No heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted at time of inspection” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

First Watch Restaurant #120's latest score of 82 sits above the Boca Raton average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 8, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled in kitchen area.

41-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted at time of inspection

51-13-4

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of tomatoes dented on food storage shelf. Operator discarded item.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect landing on the clean food storage drying rack at triples-sink/dishwasher in the kitchen. Then 1 flying insect on a clean plate in the dish area in kitchen. Two more flying insects landing on dry storage rack in the back right corner of kitchen storage. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swiss cheese (44F) on prep line. As per operator cheese was taken from walk-in cooler and placed on cook line less than 4 hours ago. Operator put in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed on prep line honey dew melons prepped at 8:00am as per operator at 9:32 (50F)- at 10:42 (52F). At this current rate of cooling it will not reach 41F within 4 hours.

03D-15-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans at front line cooking area, observed pans exposed upright. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food storage containers moist with condensation. Operator separated food storage containers for proper air drying. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler blueberries in original unwashed packaged over ready to eat honey due melons. Operator to properly store items. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed commercial seasoning out of original packaging in food storage container not labeled. Operator properly labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen cook line omelette station- observed service spoon being stored inside container of standing water. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used for bacon liner

14-86-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sign was posted **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #120 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #120 on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #120?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted at time of inspection” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #120.

How does First Watch Restaurant #120 compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

First Watch Restaurant #120 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has First Watch Restaurant #120's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #120 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #120 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 #120 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #120 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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