Sweetwater Franchise Group
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
78
Score
Sweetwater Franchise Group appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “hole in or other damage to wall” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Zephyrhills average 83, so Sweetwater Franchise Group trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in multiple locations.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles and grout observed in multiple areas.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. FRP wall covering torn and pulling away from wall along cookline and in dish area.
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-in cooler and freezer.
36-22-4
86
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in bucket on cook line greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
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 health agreement to manager **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - 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 **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On amber pans **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler Drains under 3 compartment sink and by fryer **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In prep area, frp is buckled by prep sink Floor tiles broken by fryer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - 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 **Warning**
22-08-4
30
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles with missing grout throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles with missing grout throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
82
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live beetle on floor by dish area. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 10ppm) **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over liquid egg. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by slushy machine. Manager cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles with missing grout throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
50
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup on the floor of the walk-in refrigerator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Observed the floors soiled in the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed the floor still with debris on the floor. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food splash on the walls of the walk-in refrigerator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Observed the wall soiled in the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed the wall in the cooler with debris on the wall. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweetwater Franchise Group last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweetwater Franchise Group on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweetwater Franchise Group?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweetwater Franchise Group.
How does Sweetwater Franchise Group compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Sweetwater Franchise Group most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Sweetwater Franchise Group's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sweetwater Franchise Group have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sweetwater Franchise Group means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sweetwater Franchise Group inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweetwater Franchise Group is inspected around two times per year on average.
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