Apollo Beach, Hillsborough County

FIRST WATCH #0692

6596 N US HWY 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 2, 2026
City
Apollo Beach
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 24479463

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. Operator set up sanitation sink to use until repairs can be made to the unit. Warning

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 23117441

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. Manager not able to provide approved food handler certifications for some employees.

21-44-1

Detail 23117443

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to clean containers. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23117442

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapples and mushrooms over ready to eat carrots and kale in walk in cooler.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22743494

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greans 72 F on top in reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22743491

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in bar handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 22743493

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwash sink. Operator replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22743492

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from dish machine.

Nov 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22441662

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream 53 F in reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded.

24-05-4

Detail 22441661

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass jars not inverted in dish area.

51-13-4

Detail 22441664

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

46-04-4

Detail 22441663

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked with cart.