SWEETWATER FRANCHISE GROUP LLC
7449 GALL BLVD., Zephyrhills FL 33541 · 813.782.2372
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live beetle on floor by dish area. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in multiple locations.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles and grout observed in multiple areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. FRP wall covering torn and pulling away from wall along cookline and in dish area.
Open dumpster lid.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved limes to lower shelf.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hamburger Reach in freezer lid on cook line soiled with pink food debris.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-in cooler and freezer.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. In prep area, frp is buckled by prep sink Floor tiles broken by fryer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around doors of vertical freezer on cook line Frame around doors and hinges of reach in cooler on cook line Fan guards in walk in cooler Hood filters
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flies on wall by walk in cooler, operator killed flies and sanitized wall
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soft serve in machine at front counter 47F, operator out in cooler at 9:30, 2.5 hours ago. Operator moved to walk in freezer
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in bucket on cook line greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 400 ppm
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter
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.
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 health agreement to manager
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler Drains under 3 compartment sink and by fryer
Hole in or other damage to wall. In prep area, frp is buckled by prep sink Floor tiles broken by fryer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of hot hold unit above lift top cooler on cook line, heavily soiled Lime scale inside ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around doors of vertical freezer on cook line Frame around doors and hinges of reach in cooler on cook line Fan guards in walk in cooler Hood filters
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On amber pans
Jan 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles with missing grout throughout kitchen
Nov 27, 2023Call 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
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certification Serve Safe- Amanda Wilson 12-13-2017, expired 12-13-2022. No other food manager on site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles with missing grout throughout kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live beetle on floor by dish area. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 10ppm)
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over liquid egg.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certification Serve Safe- Amanda Wilson 12-13-2017, expired 12-13-2022. No other food manager on site
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by slushy machine. Manager cleaned and sanitized area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles with missing grout throughout kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager
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.