SWEETWATER FRANCHISE GROUP LLC
10033 BALM RIVERVIEW RD, Riverview FL 33569 · 813-234-1492
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near 3 Compartment Sink 2 flies near ice cream machine 7 flies on boxes in dry storage 2 flies near chemical storage 36 flies on ceiling tile above office computer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025090879 | Dec 19, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2024013661 | Feb 26, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2018062147 | Nov 14, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Establishment has 12 employees and provided 1 food handler certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing knee handle to turn on water at hand wash sink next to cook line.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment throughout kitchen.
Dec 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 48 F- retemp 43 F, American cheese 48 F- retemp 48 F, cut lettuce 48 F- retemp 46 F, hotdogs 46 F- retemp 46 F in reach in prep cooler on cook line. Manager placed items on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
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. Establishment has 12 employees and provided 1 food handler certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing knee handle to turn on water at hand wash sink next to cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to grill.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at mop sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor, manager removed at time of inspection.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer not working properly in reach in cooler on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in nerds.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broken. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Walk in cooler shelves.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at 3 compartment sink near ice cream machine. Placed bucket under sink and clean and sanitized area
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate18 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying near 3 compartment sink 1 fly near ice machine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over liquid eggs in reach in cooler. Began rearranging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream mix 44F- 45 F Cut tomatoes 45 F, cut leafy greens 47 F- retemp 41 F in reach in cooler, operator placed lettuce in walk in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser over grill, operator removed at time of inspection.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer not working properly in reach in cooler on cook line.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking on hotdogs in reach in cooler.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
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. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in nerds.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled next to walk in cooler.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Droplets dripping from ceiling near walk in cooler. Manager placed bucket and clean and sanitized area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broken. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor near office.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over soda boxes.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Walk in cooler shelves.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ice cream mix in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at 3 compartment sink near ice cream machine. Placed bucket under sink and clean and sanitized area
Feb 26, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Drain cover(s) missing. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broke on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing and in disrepair on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near fryers.
Feb 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Drain near ice machine is overflowing onto floor.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink through out kitchen, operator replaced at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Drain cover(s) missing. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broke on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing and in disrepair on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor in dry storage, employee removed at time of inspection.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Blower on prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near fryers.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and air conditioning vents soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and vape on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line and near register.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwash sink near register.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Oct 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine on counter near straws.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap to begin prepping food.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near 3 Compartment Sink 2 flies near ice cream machine 7 flies on boxes in dry storage 2 flies near chemical storage 36 flies on ceiling tile above office computer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon 55 F in reach in cooler next to grill. Employee moved to walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotdog 107 F at steam table.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to bread, employee replaced soap at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and air conditioning vents soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and vape on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line and near register.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwash sink near register.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour 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.