First Watch Restaurant in Lutz
Last inspected:
23685 Sr 54, Lutz, FL 33559Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #243 in Lutz has been inspected 13 times since 2023, accumulating 46 violations—an average of 3.5 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in 3 of 13 inspections, shell stock handling violations in 5 inspections, and hand washing violations in 3 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 documented 10 violations including two high-priority hand washing violations and two high-priority consumer advisory violations, resulting in a warning issued. A follow-up inspection on March 25, 2026 found the facility in compliance with no violations, disposition Call Back - Complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
First Watch Restaurant in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
First Watch Restaurant in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Lutz last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #243 in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #243 in Lutz are: Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Lutz had?
- First Watch Restaurant #243 in Lutz has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Lutz find?
- First Watch Restaurant #243 in Lutz was most recently inspected on August 18, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #243 in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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