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THE TWISTED LIME

THE TWISTED LIME maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in VERO BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

8th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida, 32690
Indian River County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13512229

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Taco sandwich cooler reading ambient 47f at time of inspection. Advised to have someone look at 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. In flour bin Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Taco sandwich cooler
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar next to hand sink
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mahi (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peepers and onions (51F - Cold Holding) Items in service for 2 hours. Moved to rapid chill Taco sandwich cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

9/5/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13512100

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler is torn - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on condenser walk-in beer cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle at Hand sink on expo line is not secure - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**

9/4/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10870119

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sandwich cooler across from grill Ambient 48f
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler is torn
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on condenser walk-in beer cooler
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle at Hand sink on expo line is not secure
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut romaine (55F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); cooked elbow pasta (47F - Cold Holding); peppers and onions (53F - Cold Holding); chicken quarters (47F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sinks at inside bar are being used as dump sinks evidenced by strainers with ice
  • 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.

3/24/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10700241

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Kitchen manager states it is scheduled to get cleaned today Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink at outside bar
  • 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. Bags of rice in walk in Corrected On-Site

10/22/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10700005

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

10/21/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8776352

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooks line cooler and front low bow cooler. Cooks line cooler has visible ice on condenser
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Pulled beef in sink with no running water. Chef turned on water Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar Reading 0ppm. Manager states that technician has been out and needed to order a part Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make top cooks line cooler Potato pancake mix -51f Shredded beef 51f Shredded pork 51f Chicken wings 50f Cooked ribs 52f Cooked cauliflower 52f Pepperjack cheese 51f Raw shrimp 52f. Cut cabbage 49f. Cheese 50f. Corn bean salsa 59f. Sliced Tom tomatoes 63f. Cut lettuce 63f Chef stated that items were placed into cooler at 11am. 4.5 hours ago Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher

4/17/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8581673

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko bread crumbs Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cook line reach in freezer
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw beef and raw fish in cook line drawer Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef at 46°. In service for 1 hour. Chef iced down. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in servers area Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test strips for chlorine dishwasher. Manager has ordered test strips Repeat Violation

12/27/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8570318

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator has ordered
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.