FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #18
2726 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon Dioxide tank not secured in soda storage closet. Operator chained at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper plugged in over food preparation area. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on drying rack in back dish area wet nesting
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided management with educational packet, management printed and posted choking poster. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed required vacuum breaker with management.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ladle hanging on trash can on cooks line. Manager placed ladle at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).