First Watch Restaurant in Brandon
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979 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #252 in Brandon has been inspected 15 times since February 2022, accumulating 61 violations—an average of 4.1 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been infrequent, appearing in only 1 of the last 5 inspections (August 2025, which documented 2 high-priority violations). Recurring violation patterns include shell stock requirements (cited in 4 inspections between 2022 and 2023), chemical storage compliance (5 inspections), and food contact surface sanitation (3 inspections). The most recent inspection on August 8, 2025 documented 4 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
First Watch Restaurant in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 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 #252 in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2026. 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 #252 in Brandon are: Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Brandon had?
- First Watch Restaurant #252 in Brandon has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Brandon find?
- First Watch Restaurant #252 in Brandon was most recently inspected on September 10, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #252 in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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