First Watch Restaurant in Brandon
Last inspected:
11305 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #126 in Brandon has been inspected 22 times since 2015, accumulating 147 violations—an average of 6.7 per inspection, nearly 30 percent higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared across multiple inspection cycles, including employee health policy violations in at least three inspections (2022, 2023), shell stock requirement violations in three inspections (2022, 2023, 2025), proper cooking temperature violations, hand washing violations, and toxic substance control violations. Basic violations for chemical storage, parasite destruction, and food source approval have also recurred. Two fire safety violations were documented in prior years: a missing portable fire extinguisher in 2018 and blocked exit paths in 2015. The most recent inspection on July 17, 2025 found four violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch Restaurant in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Brandon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Watch Restaurant in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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First Watch Restaurant in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Brandon last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #126 in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #126 in Brandon are: Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Brandon had?
- First Watch Restaurant #126 in Brandon has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Brandon find?
- First Watch Restaurant #126 in Brandon was most recently inspected on July 17, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #126 in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Brandon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, First Watch Restaurant #126 in Brandon has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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