Sweetwater Franchise Group
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Sweetwater Franchise Group has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Sweetwater Franchise Group's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in drive through are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets and double stack reach in freezer across from grill are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored grease. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to flat top grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
61
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old food debris underneath microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in cooler across from fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Cooler has ice buildup. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler by milk shake machine are soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
29-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old food debris underneath microwave.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in cooler across from fryer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler by milk shake machine are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer.
29-01-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Jun 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: No food handlers certificate for some employees working longer then 60 days. Thomas F. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: No labels on bottles containing sauces. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Vanessa. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table.
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryers have grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
61
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Angela Oliver 08-17-2022 **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - 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
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-02-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacle not provided in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover in back mop sink sitting in mop sink not over drain.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on dry rack in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - 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.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - 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.
36-73-4
Basic - 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.
10-06-5
Basic - 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.. .**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood systems on cook line above fry and grill soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Whole tomatoes stored over cooked chili in walk-in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under 3 compartment sink in dish area leaking onto floor.
29-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cook line next to grill station unlabeled
02D-01-5
29
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at bottom of drive through window.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water underneath fryers station.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing underneath fryer and flat top grill.
36-17-5
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor underneath flat top grill has buildup of grease.
36-10-4
64
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding breaking off in front of walk in freezer
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing under fryer.
36-17-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweetwater Franchise Group last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweetwater Franchise Group on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweetwater Franchise Group?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sweetwater Franchise Group.
How does Sweetwater Franchise Group compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Sweetwater Franchise Group most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Sweetwater Franchise Group's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sweetwater Franchise Group have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sweetwater Franchise Group means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sweetwater Franchise Group inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweetwater Franchise Group is inspected around three times per year on average.
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