FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS #104
3712 HENDERSON BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-350-3447
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing 0ppm after multiple attempts. Instructed operator to set up triple sink for sanitation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board stored in kitchen. Operator disposed of stained cutting board during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing out bus tub in prep room hand wash sink. Operator spoke with employee about proper use of hand wash sink at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on wire shelves during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tea filters stored out of packaging on top of tea machines.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a petroleum/exhaust smell upon entering establishment. Manager on duty states workmen are on roof working up there making repairs. Restaurant is located in a strip mall with other tenants and roof working up there was not ordered by restaurant.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife in hand wash sink in server area. Operator removed knife during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle stored in chemical shelf. Operator emptied bottle during inspection.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris/mold like substance around soda nozzles at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster at time of inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label/residue on clear plastic food containers stored on shelves in kitchen
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed line cook leave bathroom then return to cooks line and start preparing food without hand wash. Operator had discussion with cook during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on speed rack
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet paper towels at in hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator replaced bungee cords during inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of meat patties on floor of freezer during inspection. Operator moved to shelf.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on clean stacked cambro. Operator removed to dishroom to have containers re washed.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on cooks line not inverted. Operator had employees invert at time of inspection
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drop off dirty dishes to dishwasher then grab clean mugs to reset table without washing hands. Observed employee pick up jelly packet from floor then pour maple syrup into single use container for customer use without washing hands. Spoke with operator about proper hand washing
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee placed dirty dishes on hand sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on multiple cutting boards during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over food items on cooks line. Operator moved drink down to lowest shelf.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed boxes and broken glass around dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by kitchen entrance without proper "employees must wash hands" sign
No hot running water at mop sink. Hot water handle removed at mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wash cloth by hand wash sink during inspection
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.