First Watch Restaurants Inc #137
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
82
Score
First Watch Restaurants Inc #137 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Largo sits at 75, putting First Watch Restaurants Inc #137 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frying pan in hand sink on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in 122F water in steam table, manager increased temp **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Whole kiwis in prep cooler on cook line with stickers
08B-39-4
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food ( smoked salmon ) stored with /not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( precooked chicken) . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Stained cutting boards at cook line. Manager to replace cutting boards .
22-02-4
78
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
58
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 53 F , ham 60 F , 59 F roast beef in top section of cooler at cook line opposite grill -temperatures taken under 1 hour - manager placed food on ice packs recheck 41 F turkey, 42 F ham manager voluntarily discarded roast beef **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trashcan and wiping bucket at end of cook line -reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Hand wash sign does not state food employees must wash hands before returning to work at front counter and end of cook line hand wash sinks **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored on floor in dishwashing area - manager relocated salt **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
70
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); operator added ice bag to food item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed with operator and employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line shows accumulation of debris on interior.
22-08-4
67
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food residue
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -observed food particles and pitcher in hand sink next to cooks line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink at front counter
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in the walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils at prep table in water at 109 degrees Fahrenheit Operator corrected to 135 degrees Fahrenheit **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mixer head has accumulation of food residue -walk-in cooler shelves have ac of mold-like residue **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers at dish drying rack
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -boxes of unwashed avocados over cooked bacon in walk-in cooler Operator rearranged during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at hand sink Operator labeled during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers at dish drying rack **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurants Inc #137 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurants Inc #137 on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurants Inc #137?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurants Inc #137.
How does First Watch Restaurants Inc #137 compare to other restaurants in Largo?
First Watch Restaurants Inc #137 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has First Watch Restaurants Inc #137's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurants Inc #137 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurants Inc #137 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 Restaurants Inc #137 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurants Inc #137 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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