Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills

Last inspected:

7449 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Overview

Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills operates a 32-seat permanent food service facility that has logged 22 inspections and 101 violations between 2016 and October 2025, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting failures (2024), improper cooking temperatures (2024), hand washing violations (2023), parasite destruction issues (2024), and repeated consumer advisory violations. A complaint-based inspection on September 12, 2024 documented 12 violations including three high-priority findings and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent routine inspection on October 9, 2025 identified 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
106Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills: 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. Fire extinguisher at back door in red 'recharge zone'.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

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

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills last inspected?
Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills?
The most frequently cited violations at Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills had?
Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills find?
Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
No, Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills 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 V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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.
Has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Zephyrhills operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Sonic Drive-in #5080 (2016).

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