First Watch Restaurant #494
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited First Watch Restaurant #494 seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 8, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “metal pans on storage rack across” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
First Watch Restaurant #494's latest score of 58 falls below the Wesley Chapel average of 85. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Unwashed fruits and vegetables stored over RTE foods. Observed avocados, mushrooms, and pineapple stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Alexaner A. and Melissa B.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior area of dishwashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door in rear of restaurant has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup on corner on fan housing and on back in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven in back of restaurant near the back door has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Metal pans on storage rack across from prep table not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Small Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observed next to soft drink syrup store rack in back of restaurant.
51-11-4
58
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of dish machine operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys stored over dishes on shelf next to the office. Operator moved items to the office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some cooks on cook line. Cooks placed on hat and washed hands before cooking. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On server line some spoons facing up operator removed spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
82
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse stored on shelf with equipment Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no beard guard on cookline
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup along fan in walkin freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table Employee placed in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Blue CO2 tank not secured in back kitchen adjacent to back door Employee secured CO2 tank **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above prep table Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed soap and paper towels missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer on chemical area Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor behind the oven with debris and grease
36-73-4
82
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two cooks with a watch and bracelet on. Discussed with manager.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Employee began in stacking dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
78
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #494 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #494 on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #494?
Across the inspection record, “metal pans on storage rack across” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #494.
How does First Watch Restaurant #494 compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
First Watch Restaurant #494 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 85.
Has First Watch Restaurant #494's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at First Watch Restaurant #494 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #494 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is First Watch Restaurant #494 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #494 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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