First Watch Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
2726 Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #18 in Tampa has logged 26 inspections spanning from 2016 to July 2025, accumulating 126 total violations, an average of 4.8 violations per inspection, which is slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. One disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. A fire safety violation was documented in January 2018 for flammables stored near a source of ignition. High-priority violations have appeared sporadically across the record, including shell stock requirements violations (cited July 2025 and February 2022), time-as-a-control violations (July 2025 and February 2022), employee health reporting (September 2023), approved food source issues (September 2023 and July 2022), proper hand and arm washing (July 2022), and toxic substance control (January 2024). The most recent inspection on July 9, 2025 identified 4 violations — 1 high-priority finding related to shell stock requirements and time as control, along with 1 basic violation — with inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Watch Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
First Watch Restaurant in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008504 | $200.00 | Jan 31, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
First Watch Restaurant in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
First Watch Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 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 · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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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— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
First Watch Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #18 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Watch Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Watch Restaurant #18 in Tampa are: Proper cooling equipment, Proper cooking temps, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Tampa had?
- First Watch Restaurant #18 in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Watch Restaurant in Tampa find?
- First Watch Restaurant #18 in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 9, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, First Watch Restaurant #18 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, First Watch Restaurant #18 in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, First Watch Restaurant #18 in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has First Watch Restaurant in Tampa been fined?
- First Watch Restaurant #18 in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has First Watch Restaurant in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: First Watch #18 (2018).
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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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