First Watch Restaurant #126

11305 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at First Watch Restaurant #126, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting First Watch Restaurant #126 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in hand sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in cut lettuce. Manager placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Manager instructed server on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-02-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzles on three compartment sink

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three compartment sink

36-27-5

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on storage shelf **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard

13-04-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of bread stored on floor on service line Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf above prep table Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (110F - Hot Holding)in steamwell on cookline Observed employee voluntarily discard sausage **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocking hand sink on cookline

31A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above ice machine

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted on storage shelf in dish area

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on containers on flour and on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove and discard **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on storage shelf wet nesting in dish area

24-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area

31B-04-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed near walk-in cooler and ice machine in back kitchen

36-64-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #126 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #126 on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #126?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #126.

How does First Watch Restaurant #126 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

First Watch Restaurant #126 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has First Watch Restaurant #126's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #126 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #126 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is First Watch Restaurant #126 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #126 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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