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SWEETWATER FRANCHISE GROUP LLC

2235 COLLIER PKWY, Land O' Lakes FL 34639 · 8139498808

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6112957
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
JUN 24
MAY 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by hot holding Cold holding : cheese 44 f employee placed in freezer 2nd 43 f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spry degrease bottle in hand sink by ice cream station.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin interior soiled
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled and grease buildup in whole kitchen area
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire floor soiled and grease buildup in establishment
Basic/36-73-4
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Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odors smell in ice cream station.
Basic/36-64-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled and grease buildup buildup
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical Reach in cooler shelves rust pitted
Basic/14-33-4
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizing solution dirty and not changed as needed. Operator changed it
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Drainage cleaning cable and power tools store with food in dry storage area.operator removed them.
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Employee squeegeed water off floor in front of the ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator removed broken lid off 3rd pan in walk in cooler and replaced it with a new lid.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by hot holding Cold holding : cheese 44 f employee placed in freezer 2nd 43 f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Missing for two employees
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over ready to eat hot dogs. Walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken in container removed from original packaging stored above opened bag of ready-to-eat tater tots. Operator removed and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill and fryers soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease.
Basic/23-03-4

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.