TWISTED FORK
2208 EL JOBEAN ROAD, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-235-3675
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over whole muscle intact beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole-muscle beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw meats.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the pizza station; cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler nearest the entrance to the station. The operator stated the above foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator closed the roll top door for the cooler and will monitor temperatures.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary or chlorine test kits.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the inside bar. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator printed and posted a consumer advisory.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the outside bar.
Waste line missing at soda gun holsters behind the bar.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at pizza station area, cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in pizza station area, cutting boards with groove marks throughout boards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying rack above 3 compartment sink, cambros stacked wet nesting.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken cambro on drying shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, some cases stored on floor, not 6 inches off floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer, freezer door hard to open due to it being froze up with ice build up.
Iced tea / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda guns in bar closest to wait station soiled with black substance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at entrance to kitchen, on left hand side, microwave with food splatter inside. Observed employee cleaning microwave.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in pizza/dessert area, reach in mini freezer with a chunk missing, exposing insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in pizza station, gaskets soiled with debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in three compartment sink, pork shanks thawing, with ice on them, but no water running on them.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over whole muscle intact beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb across ware washing area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with straws at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
No quaternary or chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at prep table above reach in cooler unit at Pizza Station. Operator removed the cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at pizza station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet multiple containers at dish shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple trash bags at back exterior of establishment.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with food stains on them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar handwashing sink being used as a dump sink. Observed operator removing strainer that was sitting in sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at bar. Observed employee putting soap in.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a 4 oz portion cup being used to scoop food. Observed operator throwing away portion cup
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back sides of reach in handles in kitchen with food debris on back side. Observed employee starting to clean.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with grooves in them.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks without hair restraints. Observed operator telling cooks to put on hats and they put on hats.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying shelves in dish area cambro's stacked wet nesting. Observed operator separating cambos for proper drying.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave at expo with food debris on top inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in kitchen and bar with food debris. Observed employees cleaning gaskets.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with some handles down. Observed operator have them re washed and stored all handles up.
Mar 27, 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Fire Roasted Salsa #6 lb Contigo 3 cans; Peeled Crushed Tomatoes #6 lb Ciao 5 cans; Mandarin Oranges #6 lb Fronto 1 can; Sliced Black Olives #6 lb Fronyo 1 can
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it.Observed operator removing and putting into dish.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed shaker mixer cups being used as ice scoops in bar. Observed operator removing mixer cups
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with alot of grooves on them and one broken on corner
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a pizza box on top of clean beer pitchers in dish. Observed operator removing pizza and box and throwing away
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of soda glasses in service area by Pespi machine.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets in reach ins soiled and needing detailing
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in service station stored fcs up. Observed operator correcting issue by removing, washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and having employee in dish store properly to go to server station for rolling.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed two employees giving the high five and not washing hands before returning back to job duties
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles in bar and at server station with mold like substance on inside and/or back side of machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in dish washing area and at inside bar. Observed Kitchen Manager replacing paper towels in dispenser
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee tumbler in dry storage on shelf and back packs hanging on shelf poles. Observed kitchen manager removing tumbler out of kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambros in dish area on drying racks
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets through out kitchen area
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed in pizza station reach in cooler on far right door across from oven inside liner on door bent and coming Office Work, exposing insulation
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed two ice scoops and an ice paddle stored on top of ice machine and on side of ice machine with out protection from elements and non employee contact
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed two ice scoops and an ice paddle stored on top of ice machine and on side of ice machine with out protection from elements and non employee contact
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler. Observed Kitchen manager removing drinks and throwing them away.
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