First Watch Restaurant #85

1648 Bruce B Downs, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at First Watch Restaurant #85 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Wesley Chapel average 85, so First Watch Restaurant #85 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manger secured with chain. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in container not covered from contamination on top of coffee machine. Manager covered container **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing between 0-10ppm. Discussed sanitizing manually with manager. Manager set up sanitizer and tested it at 200ppm. **Warning**

22-41-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the expired license being displayed. Manager printed out the updated one. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers in the drying rack in the dish area. **Warning**

24-08-4

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by the stock shelf.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter on hose Bibb at mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing on front service being used as dump. Sink had ice in the bottom.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling onion on ice with lids. Manager removed lids. **Corrected On-Site**

03D-15-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal jackets and purse on stock shelf. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container lids on clean dish rack. Manager discharged lid. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head on drink machine.

23-03-4

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. Manager hung the poster **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the business license displayed expired on 2-1-23.

50-09-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak at the back of the dishwasher.

29-11-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Paper towel used as liner for food container for sausages in hot well and onions in reach in cooler.

14-86-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager unstacked dishes to properly dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. **Repeat Violation**

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half not date marked in walk in cooler. Manager date marked half and half. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean cups stored next to hand wash sink, exposed to splash by wait station. Manager moved cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-27-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #85 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #85 on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #85?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #85.

How does First Watch Restaurant #85 compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?

First Watch Restaurant #85 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Wesley Chapel average of 85.

Has First Watch Restaurant #85's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at First Watch Restaurant #85 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #85 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 #85 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #85 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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