First Watch Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
8646 Hunters Village Rd, Tampa, FL 33647Part of: First Watch Florida health inspections, violations & closures
First Watch Restaurant #479 in Tampa has received 12 inspections since July 2022, documenting 31 total violations—an average of 2.6 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared sporadically across the record, with toxic substance control cited in five separate inspections (2023-08-07, 2023-08-08, 2023-11-15, 2025-01-14, and 2025-09-02), indicating a recurring compliance issue with chemical handling or storage. Employee health policy violations were documented on 2023-11-15 and employee health reporting violations on 2023-03-30. An admin complaint was recommended following the 2023-08-08 inspection. The most recent inspection on September 2, 2025 identified 12 violations including high-priority findings for proper cooking temperatures and toxic substance control, but resulted in 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: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
First Watch Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Watch Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- First Watch Restaurant #479 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 2, 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 #479 in Tampa are: Toxic substance control, Single-use items, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has First Watch Restaurant in Tampa had?
- First Watch Restaurant #479 in Tampa has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.6 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 #479 in Tampa was most recently inspected on September 2, 2025 with 6 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 #479 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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