FIRST WATCH

dba FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS INC

About this restaurant

First Watch is a seating restaurant located at 18665 SR 54 in Lutz, Florida, with 158 seats. The establishment specializes in breakfast and brunch service. According to web sources, the restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm and can be reached at (813) 822-5270.

AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.

D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
18665 SR 54
LUTZ, FL 33558
Phone
941-500-1987
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Lake (code 35)
Seating
158 seats

License

License Number
SEA3918786
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
May 13, 2026
Date Result Expand
May 13, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food Visit ID: 13578744 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 20, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
Class: Food Visit ID: 13578251 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 18, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V12 ×4
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 10891591 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food