TWISTED BISCUIT CAFE
4700 BABCOCK ST NE STE 1, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 321.802.9004
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Started at 8am. Operator added time mark
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. On menu not receipt
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rae
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Hood filters
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated operator
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter has no date for installation or expiration.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone, employee drink and keys above make table prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer has torn gasket.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Exterior of microwaves and handles soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers, reach in freezer, and bottom shelf on cook line soiled on exterior with old food debris. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets require cleaning. Chest freezer seal soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer bottom shelves have old food debris.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food. Dishes of butter sitting on dining room tables. Server removed dishes of butter from tables.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili made yesterday not date marked. Cook date marked.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 48 oz gravy can
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cleaned by manager
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door not self closing mechanism broken
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Toast board; cookline make table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack- manager separated pan
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn chest freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Next to griddle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline Hood filters heavily soiled with grease and debris
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top of cookline make table station, cook inverted
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tater tots 50f cold holding operator discarded product
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tater tots 50f cold holding - discarded by operator, French toast egg wash 50f cold holding -rapid chilled retemp 38f cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time mark on potatoes on steam table and butter on wait stand not time marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink educated operator
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with advisory
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom self close hinges broken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tiles missing and/or not in place
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on can rack spoons not inverted
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on deep freezer torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior screen and exterior door has gap at bottom
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both On cook lines soiled
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hoods soiled; gaskets soiled
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen on exterior back door near handle and bottom panel
Stored food not covered. Cornmeal on cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.cornmeal and breadcrumbs on cook line
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can diced tomatoes
Raw chicken stored above raw pork in reach-in freezer
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface handles on reach-in cooler
Equipment in poor repair, gaskets torn on standing reach-in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Non food contact surfaces soiled: Gaskets on reach-in cooler under toaster and at server station soiled with old food debris Can opener blade
Standing water in bottom of server reach-in-cooler.
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled
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. Cook and dishwasher with no training cards. (George and Ken)
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and dishwasher no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups by server station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in front room and in back by mop sink.
Jul 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Instructed dishwasher on how to prime machine and ran again.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in kitchen near where clean dishes are stored.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 3 door reach in freezer raw chicken over raw beef
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line iscuits w jalapeño cheddar - cooked plant food 80F Cooked potatoes 52F Hash browns 47F recommended to add to time plan. Corrected action taken. Flip top Sausage 48F Diced ham 51F Sliced tomatoes 52F Sliced cheese 53F Reach in below flip top: Corn beef 49F, Chx salad 48F, Corn beef 3 door reach in cooler on cook line raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (48F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding) Manager states received deliver around 7 o'clock found items at 845, recommended rapid chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled sanitizer bucket at hand sink.
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/. Manager arrived during inspection
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer bucket.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator, was filled out.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -10F
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. Cook and dishwasher with no training cards. (George and Ken)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves, under microwave.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in greasy rack by stove top
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and dishwasher no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups by server station.
Food stored on floor. Flour and jugs of oil.
Front line hand sink soiled.
Gap in hood vent
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop and chicken base scoop stored on dirty surface.
Liquid butter, sour cream not labeled.
Soiled aprons hanging on dish rack where clean dishes are stored.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Three door reach in cooler had unwashed mushrooms over milk and dressings
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in front room and in back by mop sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Towel on cook line.
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