FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #81
13186 N DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-961-4947
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
JUL 24
SEP 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall beneath 3 compartment sink. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023005937 | Jan 20, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Insect control device installed over food preparation and single service and single-use articles area. Control devise installed over storage shelf for single service items adjacent to water softeners.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Swiss 45F at 9:32am in front line Reach in cooler chilled to 36F at 10:03am. Sliced cheddar jack cheese 50F at 9:32am in front line Reach in cooler chilled to 40F at 10:03am. Cheese placed in front line Reach in cooler from Walk in cooler at 7:30am. Manager placed inside Walk in freezer during time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired and no original certificate for Summer and Ariana.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate for Riley, Karly, Tyanna.
Food stored on floor. Box of frozen biscuits stored upon flor in Walk in freezer. Manager relocated box to an approved location during time of inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation and single service and single-use articles area. Control devise installed over storage shelf for single service items adjacent to water softeners.
Jul 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop water dumped at rear exit of establishment
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in back kitchen. Landed on trash can. 10 live flies located beneath 3 compartment sink.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary at 3compartment sink Measured at 50ppm. Retested at 200ppm.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall beneath 3 compartment sink. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Educational packet will be emailed to operator with choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No proper notification at each employee hand washing sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Del pasado green chilies. 1 can
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 came from back door and grabbed clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 4 employees.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans present. See stop sale. Del pasado green chilies. 1 can
Food stored on floor. Deserts in pan on floor walk in freezer management removed from floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in freezer
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.