Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa

Last inspected:

2523 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
Overview

Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa operates a 30-seat food service establishment with 23 inspections on record from 2016 through November 2025. The facility averaged 6.0 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including hand washing violations cited in 4 separate inspections (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022), food contact surface violations appearing in 6 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 7 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 3 inspections between 2024 and 2025. Employee health policy violations were documented in August 2023. Shell stock and time-as-control violations also appeared multiple times across the inspection history. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $320 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented in December 2017 for a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone at the back door. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 identified 6 violations, including 1 high-priority hand washing violation and 1 high-priority food contact surface violation, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
139Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2019041547 $320.00 Jun 11, 2019 Fort Lauderdale

Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 2A10BC at back door.

Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa last inspected?
Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa had?
Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa find?
Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa was most recently inspected on November 3, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa been fined?
Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Sonic Drive-in 5072 (2017).

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