Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia
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16525 Fish Hawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia has 17 inspections on record between December 2022 and September 2025, with 66 total violations averaging 3.9 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting (March 2025), improper hand and arm washing (December 2023), food in good condition (March 2025 and December 2023), food contact surface sanitation (multiple inspections), and chemical storage issues (cited across 8 inspections spanning the entire record). A warning was issued following a December 2023 routine inspection that documented 11 violations including three high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on September 8, 2025 was a complaint inspection that yielded 6 violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia last inspected?
- Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia had?
- Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia find?
- Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia was most recently inspected on September 8, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia ever been shut down?
- No, Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Lithia has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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