First Watch in Lutz
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18665 Sr 54, Lutz, FL 33558Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch in Lutz has accumulated 63 violations across 12 inspections since 2022, averaging 5.25 violations per inspection, consistent with the Florida statewide average. High-priority violations have been a recurring concern, including management awareness, shell stock requirements, employee health reporting, and parasite destruction cited across multiple inspections spanning from 2022 through November 2025. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Most recent inspections show volatility: a November 18, 2025 routine inspection resulted in a Warning Issued after 14 violations were documented, including 6 high-priority findings related to management awareness, parasite destruction, shell stock requirements, and employee health reporting; this was followed two days later on November 20 by a Call Back inspection that found 2 additional violations but achieved compliance. The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025 concluded with Call Back - Complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
First Watch in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
First Watch in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch in Lutz last inspected?
- First Watch in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 20, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch in Lutz are: Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has First Watch in Lutz had?
- First Watch in Lutz has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch in Lutz find?
- First Watch in Lutz was most recently inspected on November 20, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has First Watch in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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