RIVER TWIST
717 17 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-770-0908
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Goat cheese in cooler overnight
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over carrots, raw eggs over cheese
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in hand wash sink. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding in walk in cooler made Friday
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on glass cooler
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Food stored on floor. Case of tomatoes and potatoes on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over kale. Raw squid over potatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding) Operator had out of cooler to clean inside of cooler 1 hour ago. Advised to rapid chill
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray being stored in hand sink. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seared ahi tuna over cut lettuce in glass door cooler
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new hire. Provided form to operator
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked greens in walk in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bulk bin.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above flat top
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 over raw pork in walk in cooler - raw shelled eggs over cooked beans in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Goat cheese in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat cheese found at 51f. In glass door cooler. Operator stated it has been in cooler overnight.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Squeegee in hand wash sink next to mop sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Beans in walk in cooler -milk in servers station. Opened 3 days ago
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator ordered during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf in reach in cooler made 2 days ago. Date was added.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In main kitchen. Operator added sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are heavily soiled in grease and dust
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb over cooked noodles. Operator corrected during inspection
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In walk in cooler, one egg cracked, operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarified butter found at 76F. Advised a time plan for operator, printed form.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided and filled out for 3 new employees
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In multiple bins, bowls as scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At servers area sink. Sign was posted during inspection
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.