THE TWISTED FORK
2208 El Jobean Road
Florida, 33948
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at prep table above reach in cooler unit at Pizza Station. Operator removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at pizza station. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet multiple containers at dish shelf above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple trash bags at back exterior of establishment.
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over whole muscle intact beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb across ware washing area.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with straws at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary or chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a 4 oz portion cup being used to scoop food. Observed operator throwing away portion cup Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back sides of reach in handles in kitchen with food debris on back side. Observed employee starting to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with grooves in them.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks without hair restraints. Observed operator telling cooks to put on hats and they put on hats.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying shelves in dish area cambro's stacked wet nesting. Observed operator separating cambos for proper drying. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave at expo with food debris on top inside.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in kitchen and bar with food debris. Observed employees cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with some handles down. Observed operator have them re washed and stored all handles up. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with food stains on them.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar handwashing sink being used as a dump sink. Observed operator removing strainer that was sitting in sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at bar. Observed employee putting soap in. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed shaker mixer cups being used as ice scoops in bar. Observed operator removing mixer cups Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with alot of grooves on them and one broken on corner
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a pizza box on top of clean beer pitchers in dish. Observed operator removing pizza and box and throwing away Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of soda glasses in service area by Pespi machine.
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets in reach ins soiled and needing detailing
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in service station stored fcs up. Observed operator correcting issue by removing, washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and having employee in dish store properly to go to server station for rolling. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Fire Roasted Salsa #6 lb Contigo 3 cans; Peeled Crushed Tomatoes #6 lb Ciao 5 cans; Mandarin Oranges #6 lb Fronto 1 can; Sliced Black Olives #6 lb Fronyo 1 can
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it.Observed operator removing and putting into dish. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee tumbler in dry storage on shelf and back packs hanging on shelf poles. Observed kitchen manager removing tumbler out of kitchen.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambros in dish area on drying racks
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets through out kitchen area
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed in pizza station reach in cooler on far right door across from oven inside liner on door bent and coming Office Work, exposing insulation
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed two ice scoops and an ice paddle stored on top of ice machine and on side of ice machine with out protection from elements and non employee contact
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed two ice scoops and an ice paddle stored on top of ice machine and on side of ice machine with out protection from elements and non employee contact
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler. Observed Kitchen manager removing drinks and throwing them away. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed two employees giving the high five and not washing hands before returning back to job duties
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles in bar and at server station with mold like substance on inside and/or back side of machine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in dish washing area and at inside bar. Observed Kitchen Manager replacing paper towels in dispenser Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).