FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #18
2726 FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-975-1718
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken cold holding at 51F. Manager placed cooked chicken inside freezer. Re-temperature 40F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008504 | Jan 31, 2022 | Apr 4, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched cooked sausage then started working on cooks line without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager spoke with employee,employee washed her hands.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board in preparation area. Manager removed and placed cloth in dirty linen bin,cutting board at dishwasher.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon Dioxide tank not secured in soda storage closet. Operator chained at time of inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper plugged in over food preparation area. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed required vacuum breaker with management.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on drying rack in back dish area wet nesting
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided management with educational packet, management printed and posted choking poster.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken cold holding at 51F. Manager placed cooked chicken inside freezer. Re-temperature 40F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by coffee station has dirty dishes stored inside it. Manager removed and placed dishes at dishwasher.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ladle hanging on trash can on cooks line. Manager placed ladle at dishwasher.
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.