FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS #274
FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS #274 maintains a 3.2/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in ST. PETERSBURG. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
1345 4th Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Crescent Heights
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889591
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle on cook line. Item was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven interiors on cook line heavily soiled with burnt food debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse plastic pitcher and dump the water out inside the hand sink at the end of cook line. Discussed with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 11/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775038
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees buttering bread with no hair restraints.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on server line has built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean storage containers in warehouse washing area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on cook line not inverted for protection. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towel disposed of in hand wash sink on cook line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513688
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear storage area not properly secured. Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in prep area has built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by soda machine is blocked by utensils. Soda machine on cook line s blocked by garbage can.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Inspection Date: 12/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513078
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line engaged in food preparation with no beard guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
- 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on front prep line has built up food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/29/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374206
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in rear prep area not properly secured. Manager secured. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line engaged in food preparation with no beard guard. Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on front prep line has built up food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dish pit area not Landon food, but did land on dirty dishes. Manager washed dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning