SWEETWATER FRANCHISE GROUP LLC
1915 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 8139721890
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in back kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling inside walk in cooler.
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in back kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (54F - Cold Holding); milk shake mix (52F - Cold Holding); chili (55F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (55F - Cold Holding) milk shake mix inside machine placed inside freezer for rapid chill (45F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (54F - Cold Holding); milk shake mix (52F - Cold Holding); chili (55F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (55F - Cold Holding)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles dispenser is soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath grill has grease buildup.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling inside walk in cooler.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk shake mix (45F - Cold Holding) Milkshake mix placed inside walk-in cooler for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in drive through are soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets and double stack reach in freezer across from grill are torn.
Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored grease.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to flat top grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler.
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black mold like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old food debris underneath microwave.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in cooler across from fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler by milk shake machine are soiled.
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces removed from original container have no labeling of ingredients.
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped cream (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding) Items placed on ice re-temp all items are 41F or below.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papper towels at handwashing sink by take out window. Manager placed papper towels at handwashing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black mold like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old food debris underneath microwave.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in cooler across from fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler by milk shake machine are soiled.
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces removed from original container have no labeling of ingredients.
Jun 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Vanessa.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored in food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored phone.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryers have grease buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tatiana
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of black-mold like substance.
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee went from washing dishes put on glove at then start working with food without washing hands.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tatiana
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of black-mold like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on table next to cash register in drive through window.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket are torn inside cooler housing dessert toppings.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor inside walk in cooler underneath shelves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup if ice inside freezer next to grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryer has buildup of grease.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable orders in kitchen area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored overtop cooked beef inside walk in cooler.
Water draining onto floor surface. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink is leaking onto floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food removed from original container and placed inside bottles have no labeling.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped topping (49-50F - Cold Holding) Whipped topping from previous night temperature at 49F. Manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped topping (49-50F - Cold Holding manager discarded, see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tater Tots (128F - Hot Holding)FIRST TEMP 128F at 9:27am SECOND TEMP 190F 9:28am.;MANAGER REHEATED TO 190F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream machine soiled next to soda machine. Bottom of reach in cooler on cook line soiled. Bottom of reach in freezer on cook line soiled.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping from unused lightbulb fixture in walk in cooler. Water dripping onto floor into walk in cooler not contaminating food. Manager provided bucket to contain liquid.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding next to ice machine in front of ice cream machine in disrepair. Corner strip next to door near back dish area in disrepair, Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles on cookline.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacle not provided in women's restroom.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover in back mop sink sitting in mop sink not over drain.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on dry rack in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler on reach in cooler under dessert table in disrepair. Cracked containers on dry rack in dish area. Ice machine lid across from ice cream machine in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dry storage unit next to ice machine soiled with debris. Floor soiled under reach in freezer and cooler on cookline next to fryer soiled with debris. Floor soiled along baseboards in kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in reach in freezer next to grill station in container of buffalo chicken bites.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine soiled on exterior next to lemonade machine. Gasket on reach in cooler and freezer soiled on cookline in kitchen. Mop sink soiled with black debris. Hood filters soiled on cook line...
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood systems on cook line above fry and grill soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Whole tomatoes stored over cooked chili in walk-in cooler
Water draining onto floor surface. Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under 3 compartment sink in dish area leaking onto floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cook line next to grill station unlabeled
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of rust and black-mold like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at bottom of drive through window.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water underneath fryers station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing underneath fryer and flat top grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. Hood filters have buildup of grease overtop flat top grill.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor underneath flat top grill has buildup of grease.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.