First Watch Restaurant #243
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited First Watch Restaurant #243 nine times, with records going back to 2022. First Watch Restaurant #243 was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The city-wide average for Lutz sits at 80, putting First Watch Restaurant #243 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested a few times an d chlorine solution reading 0ppm **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored Sanitary bucket store on shelf with bread together in kitchen, operator removed the bucket **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth on egg station, operator removed it to sanitize bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushroom above cooked chicken in walk in cooler, operator removed the mushroom to produce section **Warning**
08B-17-4
64
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sauces dispenser handle touched food in container, Operator removed and cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator
51-13-4
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Raw shelled eggs employe placed time mark and determined time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg then grabbed sauce bottle and cut avocados with same glove. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped milk creamer container on floor picked it up from floor no hand washing observed. Manager discussed with employee to wash hands employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw liquid egg batter over French toast batter reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
55
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) 42F; sausage (48F - Cold Holding) 43F; cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding) 42F, in reach in cooler on cook line, manager iced all items cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) 43F in reach in cooler by stove, manager iced item **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched face then touched clean plate without washing hands
12A-25-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting under bread toaster chipped, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink with lid no straw in prep area, manager put straw in cup **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher with no beard guard, dishwasher put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in freezer has food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid missing for grease receptacle
33-29-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has old food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
52
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathrooms.
31B-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #243 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #243 on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does First Watch Restaurant #243 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
First Watch Restaurant #243 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lutz average of 80.
Has First Watch Restaurant #243's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #243 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #243 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 #243 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #243 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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