St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County

FO'CHEEZY TWISTED MELTZ

6305 GULF BLVD, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jun 6, 2024
City
St. Pete Beach
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

33-20-4

Detail 22913804

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle on ground not on pad. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22913802

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, interior of oven soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22913803

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Time Extended

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-01-5

Detail 22798051

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No employee training for two employees both over 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

36-51-4

Detail 22798054

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. AC in kitchen soiled with black debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 22798053

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle on ground not on pad. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22798055

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, interior of oven soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22798052

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

08B-62-4

Detail 22798056

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside no lock. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Lock ordered and to be installed today. Time Extended

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 18

22-49-4

Detail 22779258

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm chlorine. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22779261

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cheese in reach in cooler. Employee removed eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22779248

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reheating tomato soup not at 165 with in 2 hours. Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 22779262

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Tomato soup put in warmer at 11:30am not reheated to 165F in 2 hours. 134F at 2:15pm. Warning

11-03-5

Detail 22779251

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Employee in charge does not know reporting responsibilities. Educated and provided educational materials. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22779263

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area soiled with Mold like debris, ice cream shake misperception soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22779256

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand sink in kitchen. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22779255

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. No employee training for two employees both over 60 days. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22779253

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in kitchen. Warning

16-59-1

Detail 22779252

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine Sanitizer 0ppm chlorine. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Warning

36-51-4

Detail 22779260

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. AC in kitchen soiled with black debris. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22779247

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22779257

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee soda can on prep table next to sauces being prepped. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22779249

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda on floor in dry storage. Warning

33-20-4

Detail 22779259

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle on ground not on pad. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22779246

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, interior of oven soiled. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22779254

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

08B-62-4

Detail 22779250

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside no lock. Repeat Violation

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 22431588

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of strawberry filling in dry storage with foods to be served to the public.

12A-07-5

Detail 22431593

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came into work no hand wash then put on gloves to work with food. Educated employee to wash hands and put on gloves. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22431599

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over shredded cheese in deli reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22431602

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 opened 11-7 no date mark. Employee dated milk.

22-02-4

Detail 22431594

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled with black mold like debris.

31B-03-4

Detail 22431597

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand sink. Employee refilled soap at kitchen hand sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22431601

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on self service soda fountain soiled with black mold like debris.

08B-20-4

Detail 22431598

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of strawberry filling in dry storage with foods to be served to the public.

12B-07-4

Detail 22431592

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to bacon. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22431589

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer on cook line. Microwave rusted interior. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22431596

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22431590

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in dry storage not shielded.

33-16-4

Detail 22431591

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-50-4

Detail 22431595

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler plastic curtains soiled with mold like debris.

08B-62-4

Detail 22431600

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine not locked in an unprotected area outback. Repeat Violation

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 22210453

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22210452

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22210451

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22210455

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

08B-62-4

Detail 22210454

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine out back in unprotected area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 19

08A-05-6

Detail 22054199

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese in reach in cooler. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22054200

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22054198

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22054193

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 Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 22054202

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles next to register not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22054205

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22054196

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22054208

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22054192

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box on fLoor in dry storage. Water bottles on floor near register. Warning

10-06-5

Detail 22054203

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in beef. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22054207

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water temped 78 F. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22054206

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22054197

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink off cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22054190

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22054204

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups on floor near registers. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22054195

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line. Warning

08B-62-4

Detail 22054194

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine out back in unprotected area. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22054191

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22054201

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables. Warning

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21673092

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Chopper soiled with food debris, nozzle area on soda fountain soiled with mold like debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21673093

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee over 1 year no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: 2 employees over 60 days no employee training. Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 21673091

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21673095

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic tubs on drying rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21673094

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler under shake machine and on reach in cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21673090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on cook line reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21673096

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Dumpster lids open Time Extended

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 15

22-02-4

Detail 21530653

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Chopper soiled with food debris, nozzle area on soda fountain soiled with mold like debris. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21530658

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Employee moved garbage can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21530665

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. Employee over 1 year no proof of training. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21530656

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in front counter area. Employee labeled sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21530660

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21530662

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21530663

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack in dry storage on top of sugar. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21530659

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making shakes and serving food no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21530661

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic tubs on drying rack. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21530655

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler under shake machine and on reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21530664

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sugar on floor in dry storage. Bread on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee moved items to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21530666

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen. Provided sign to employee. Employee displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21530654

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on cook line reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21530657

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21530652

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket of water near walk in cooler. Warning

May 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21055397

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with debris, shake mixer shield soiled with food debris, slicer blade has build up of debris, soda nozzles in soda fountain soiled, Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21055396

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 20898892

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2022. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20898889

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with debris, shake mixer shield soiled with food debris, slicer blade has build up of debris, soda nozzles in soda fountain soiled, Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20898887

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can in kitchen. Employee moved trash can. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20898888

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20898886

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread cases in walk in freezer stored on the floor.

23-03-4

Detail 20898891

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris.

12B-13-4

Detail 20898890

Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed drink Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 20537916

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of whole plum tomato on shelf.

50-17-2

Detail 20537914

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2021 license observed. Operator renewed license during inspection. Call to D3 BU and license confirmed renewed #216912369. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20537913

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard soiled with food debris last used last week, soda fountain nozzles soiled with debris.

08B-20-4

Detail 20537912

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of whole plum tomato on shelf.

12B-07-4

Detail 20537911

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen next to slicer. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20537915

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and jacket on top of plastic bags and cans in front counter area. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site