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FIRST WATCH #1042

2326 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 941-907-9800

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats166
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917291
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoked salmon held at 46F, time 8:50am. Manager placed ice bag. Rechecked at 9:35am, temp 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoked salmon held at 46F, time 8:50am. Manager placed ice bag. Rechecked at 9:35am, temp 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean lids stored in dirty container on shelf in dish area. Manager removed to dish pit.
Basic/24-06-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on top shelf in dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over sliced onions in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm. Operator refilled, tested at 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork sausage stored under raw turkey sausage in walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage with manager
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer observed on rack of soda bibs. Manager removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in server area
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in bar area At handwashing sink in server station
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle available in the rear two unisex restrooms.
Basic/32-12-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in bar area At hand wash sink in server area
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris built up on ice machine vent screen.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid, shared with neighboring operators
Basic/33-16-4
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server area clean silverware
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.