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THE TWISTED INDIAN

Health inspection records show THE TWISTED INDIAN in ST. PETERSBURG has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

2639 CENTRAL AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13518558

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic storage cup used as scoop in working container holding rice. Cup was removed and replaced with a utensil with a handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler next to steam well.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container with white granular substance unlabeled. Employees identified as sugar and labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

9/11/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10905818

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table across from cook-line.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cambros in dishwasher area stored still wet.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table across from cook-line.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster at time of inspection. Operator located education packet in email and will print.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers soiled.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Repeat Violation
  • 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. One employee, Marquez Kelley, employed for two years with no proof of food handler training at establishment.

4/11/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8787196

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered container not provided in coed restroom.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. The address is missing on the mango lassi in grab and go cooler in front grab and go cooler for self service. Employee labeled with address the Mango Lassi. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop in mop sink. Employee hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of coconut milk on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.

7/23/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8828964

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above reach-in cooler on cooks line and cutting board at expo area of kitchen. Operator removed cell phones, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in freezer doors on cooks line.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use stored on top of oven.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator on cell phone then touch clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener used more than 4 hours is soiled with food debris.
  • 05-12-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food. Receiving temperature not checked for raw chicken delivered during inspection. Discussed with operator to ensure that tcs foods are received at required temperature.

4/9/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8592258

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle over two compartment sink with soup in a pot with a chill stick. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table in kitchen across from stove.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored on reach in cooler across from stove. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at 0 ppm quaternary. Employee corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee portioning ingredients donned gloves without first washing hands.

1/16/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8386056

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic 2oz scoop in salt. Employee removed plastic cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board reach-in cooler.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign next to dish machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris.