THE TWISTED CRAB SEAFOOD AND BAR
4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1100A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents by ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice ice buildup in reach in freezer by fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents by ice machine.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice ice buildup in reach in freezer by fryers.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 7 rodent droppings on floor underneath liquor storage rack. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bulk rice container. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white reach in freezer by freezers.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in hand wash sink. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above reach in cooler.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching spices.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line : crab legs (130F - Hot Holding); corn cobs (89F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler cards for multiple employees, including cook, bartender and 2 servers.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table next to cutting boards where chicken wings are being prepared. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed open employee drink over clean platters. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table next to cutting boards where chicken wings are being prepared. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by fryers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching spices in bulk container. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on stove: corn cobs (114F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated corn to 187F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink as removed from wall by ice machine and liquor storage. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food items stored on floor directly under shelves in walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white reach in freezer near fryers.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage stored above individual portioned sauces in glass front reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).