SWEETWATER FRANCHISE GROUP LLC
2523 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-879-9569
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019041547 | Jun 11, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator reset solution to 200ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Xavier Patel, assistant manager.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of hamburger buns stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezers at cook line.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink by cook line leaking water from faucet.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket next to mop sink.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tatiana demease
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance inside ice machine
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer next to grill top
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tatiana demease
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance inside ice machine
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under dry storage shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer next to grill top
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink at drive thru
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop bucket at mop sink
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle filled with purple kitchen equipment cleaner stored on register table above take out bags
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on chest freezer on cookline next to grill top
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a soda bib bag stored on floor in dry storage area Observed 4 boxes of hotdog buns stored in floor adjacent to mop sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lids on storage shelf in in use in the walk-in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reachin freezer adjacent to grill top on cookline
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soda machine Corrected -observed employee remove
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin cooler and freezer on cookline adjacent to grill top
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted shelves on reach in cooler adjacent to grill top
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored next to ice machinen
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line changing gloves with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing between glove usage.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary in three compartment sink set up. Corrected, manager replaced quaternary during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep, corrected, employee discarded drink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container by three compartment sink not labeled.
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.