FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #252
979 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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. Tested at 10ppm. Operator primed air out of chlorine line, tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flies observed on wall at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area, contacted pest control.
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for scoop in bulk sugar. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5Basic – 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. Open energy drink can. Employee placed into cup with lid and straw. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado and tomatoes stored over read to eat in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:12 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.