FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #18
FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #18 maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
2726 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910951
- 21-04-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8862600
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8745803
- 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
Inspection Date: 1/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493391
- 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.
Inspection Date: 9/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363512
- 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