How many restaurants are in Sweetwater?

Sweetwater, Florida has 30 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Sweetwater?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Sweetwater is 95.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Sweetwater?

The most frequently cited violations in Sweetwater are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Sweetwater?

Buffalo Wild Wings has the most locations in Sweetwater with 1 establishments.

How does Sweetwater compare to the Florida state average?

Sweetwater has a pass rate of 95.8%, which is 9.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Sweetwater?

Food establishments in Sweetwater have an average of 13 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Sweetwater been assessed?

Food establishments in Sweetwater have been assessed $5,740 in fines across 15 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $383 and the largest single fine was $1,000.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Sweetwater restaurants?

12 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in Sweetwater. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Sweetwater inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Sweetwater, Florida has 6 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 7 inspections on record.

Sweetwater — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Sweetwater Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Sweetwater, Florida has 30 food establishments with 391 inspections on record. The pass rate is 95.8%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 7.1 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $160 assessed to Cmx Dolphin Mall 19 in Sweetwater on June 16, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

30Facilities

391Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

95.8%Pass Rate

7.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Bawarchi Biryani Miami	29	367	1
La Esquinita Havanera	30	333	0
Good Chef Restaurant	24	243	0
Sr De Los Tacos	23	217	0
Metropol Restaurant	15	203	0

Sweetwater Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Sweetwater 95.8% Pass Rate 95.8%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Sweetwater 7.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 7.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Sweetwater 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Sweetwater Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 28	Chili's	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21	Cmx Dolphin Mall 19	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sweetwater Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	4,919
31	Clean multi-use utensils	4,914
03	Employee health reporting	4,677
22	Consumer advisory	4,022
36	Proper ventilation	3,136

Sweetwater Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

15Actions on Record

$5,740Total Fines

$383Avg Fine

$1,000Largest Fine

8Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Jun 16, 2025	Cmx Dolphin Mall 19	$160	1--2025006582

Sweetwater Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

12Fire Violations

6Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	8
Fire extinguisher in red zone	3
Other fire safety violation	1

Sweetwater Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Sweetwater has 6 FDACS-regulated facilities with 7 inspections on record.

6Retail Facilities

7FDACS Inspections

Sweetwater FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	3
4-601.11(C)	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food	1
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	1
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	1
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	1

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Sweetwater: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Buffalo Wild Wings	1	136
Subway	1	57
McDonalds	1	70
Chilis	1	35

Sweetwater Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Sweetwater?: Sweetwater, Florida has 30 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Sweetwater?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Sweetwater is 95.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Sweetwater?: The most frequently cited violations in Sweetwater are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Sweetwater?: Buffalo Wild Wings has the most locations in Sweetwater with 1 establishments.
How does Sweetwater compare to the Florida state average?: Sweetwater has a pass rate of 95.8%, which is 9.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Sweetwater?: Food establishments in Sweetwater have an average of 13 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Sweetwater been assessed?: Food establishments in Sweetwater have been assessed $5,740 in fines across 15 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $383 and the largest single fine was $1,000.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Sweetwater restaurants?: 12 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in Sweetwater. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Sweetwater inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Sweetwater, Florida has 6 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 7 inspections on record.

Sweetwater Restaurants & Food Establishments (30)

Bawarchi Biryani Miami 1 closure

10720 W FLAGLER ST UNIT #15, Sweetwater

29 inspections · 367 violations · Last: Dec 2025

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Sweetwater — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Sweetwater Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Sweetwater Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Sweetwater Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Sweetwater Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Sweetwater Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Sweetwater Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Sweetwater FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Sweetwater: Notable Restaurants

Bawarchi Biryani Miami

La Esquinita Havanera

Good Chef Restaurant

Chili's

Cmx Dolphin Mall 19

El Tambo Grill

Sweetwater: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Sweetwater Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

Sweetwater Restaurants & Food Establishments (30)

Bawarchi Biryani Miami 1 closure