CARIBBEAN TWIST
3328 W COLUMBUS DR, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-679-1022
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $2,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015013516 | Feb 16, 2015 | Sep 4, 2015 | $600 |
| 3--2014043300 | Sep 18, 2014 | Jan 16, 2015 | $1,760 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade sanitizer, tested 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed water pitcher in handwash sink at front service line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sandwich station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At sandwich station.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork and various cooked food in Walk-in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry food storage room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sandwich station.
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry food storage room.
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A large food container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing food utensils in handwash sink at front service line.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen.
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.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups with no handles used in flour bin and sugar bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry food storage room.
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.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin and sugar bin.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge, metal scrubber and other cleaning items stored in handwash sink at front service line.
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.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen.
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge, metal scrubber and other cleaning items stored in handwash sink at front service line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By restrooms. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
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.
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.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to dish pit Observed employee replace
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
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
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walkin freezer
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed concrete wall in dry storage room
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
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build along freezer fan
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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
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
Clean linens stored on floor. Observed stored on floor in storage room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build along freezer fan
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in kitchen area.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Toxic spray bottle not labeled in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Serval grooved cutting boards.
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.
Food stored on floor. Limes stored floor in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.