THE TWISTED CRAB SEAFOOD AND BAR

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machine/bins near walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank unsecured near walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers in kitchen containing sugar, spices, or flour mix that is not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

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

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.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink behind bar.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above reach in cooler.

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.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food items stored on floor directly under shelves in walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white reach in freezer near fryers.

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

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler : cut sausage (53F - Cold Holding). Operator placed ice on item for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

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 SafeStaff certificates for only 3 employees. Operator states that some employees have taken their certificates home.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored next to single service items in kitchen.

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 sugar in bulk bin near rice cooker. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler: shrimp (40F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding). Operator states that items have been in cooler for 2 hours. Operator placed bags of ice on items for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

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 (93F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating corn. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above single service items used for customers. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed cover of outlet as not well fitting on electrical outlet behind reach in freezer by fryer station.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler: Sausage 50°F (cold holding); cooked lobster 49°F (cold holding); shrimp 48°F (cold holding). Operator states that cooler had been open for about 1 hour to stock and prep for the day. Operator closed lid for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for bleach or quaternary ammonium.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk bin of rice. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee item stored above pepper packets. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cardboard used as food contact surface in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to metal trays. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle on stove. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 74°F (hot holding). Operator removed utensil from water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink in disrepair near ice machine.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor in corner by prep table and liquor racks.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from wok stove: lobster tail (45°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding); sausage (49°F - Cold Holding). Operator added ice to items. Corrective Action Taken

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 some employees missing food handler training certificates.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl used as scoop in spice mix. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under counter at bar area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white reach in freezer near entrance to walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooping in standing water at 84°F.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop heads not stored in a manner that allows them to dry.