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THE TWISTED CRAB SEAFOOD AND BAR

With 9 documented inspections, THE TWISTED CRAB SEAFOOD AND BAR in FORT MYERS has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1100A

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10891988

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed ramekin. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a gold bracelet while preparing food on cook's line.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. Operator printed and hung up during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink behind bar.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour bulk flour on cook's line in large plastic bin unlabeled.

2/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10775160

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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**

2/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8860135

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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

11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10711370

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 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

8/14/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8780062

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

3/28/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8638577

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/22/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8598937

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8457092

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 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

7/27/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8378908

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 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