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CARIBBEAN TWIST

Health inspection records show CARIBBEAN TWIST in TAMPA has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3328 West Columbus Drive
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Macfarlane Park
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889021

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups with no handles used in flour bin and sugar bin. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry food storage room. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Flour bin, sugar bin, bread crumbs bin and multiple cases of plastic bottled drinks stored on floor in food storage room. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Packaged rice putting cups and cakes in reach-in cooler at dining area. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin and sugar bin. Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Employee reset sanitizer, tested 300ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dexture McCall, expired on 08/29/2025. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A large food container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing food utensils in handwash sink at front service line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees working at time of inspection. Manager present at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen. Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new sandwich bar added on the corner of the dining area across from existing front service line, there is a display cooler, sandwich prep cooler, sandwich press grill and a countertop oven in the bar, no handwash sink available at the new sandwich bar. Warning
  • 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. 5 of 7 employees have no proof of training at time of inspection. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10815378

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry food storage room. Hole in or other damage to wall. By walk-in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge, metal scrubber and other cleaning items stored in handwash sink at front service line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Wet wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at front service line. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853232

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry food storage room. Hole in or other damage to wall. By walk-in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of bottled water stored on floor in dry food storage room, operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site 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. Ice scoop handle touched ice cubes in ice machine. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw bacon, raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold Holding: ham 45 F, cooked potato 49 F, raw fish 48 F, raw rib 48 F, raw chicken 49 F. Operator opened walk-in freezer door to walk-in cooler to help cool down time/temperature control for safety food at time of inspection. Re temped: Cold Holding: ham 43 F, cooked potato 48 F, raw fish 47 F, raw rib 48 F, raw chicken 48 F. Operator kept walk-in freezer door opens to cool walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge, metal scrubber and other cleaning items stored in handwash sink at front service line. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By restrooms. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720919

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no smooth and easily cleanable ceilings in dry storage room
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage room
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walkin freezer
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed concrete wall in dry storage room
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on back kitchen adjacent to oven Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce (47 - Hot Holding) in reachin cooler Observed employee place on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to dish pit Observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613047

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceilings in storage room not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood pillars exposed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed ceilings in storage room not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood pillars exposed **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build along freezer fan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed ice build along freezer fan **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485068

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceilings in storage room not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood pillars exposed Warning
  • 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed stored on floor in storage room Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of sugar, case of water, and 5 cases of oil stored on floor in dry storage room Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build along freezer fan 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with glass cleaner not labeled on chemical shelf on service line Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 8/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342924

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Serval grooved cutting boards . Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Limes stored floor in walk in cooler .
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected, 100 ppm of chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees in kitchen area changing gloves with no hand washing required between changes. Inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing required when changing gloves . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in kitchen area . 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. Operators states some employees new hire .
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef prep made Cuban sandwiches all held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler not date marked . Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Toxic spray bottle not labeled in kitchen area . Repeat Violation