TWISTED LIME
710 S US HWY 1, Vero Beach FL 32962 · 772-539-0300
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022019637 | Apr 7, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mahi (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peepers and onions (51F - Cold Holding) Items in service for 2 hours. Moved to rapid chill Taco sandwich cooler
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Taco sandwich cooler reading ambient 47f at time of inspection. Advised to have someone look at cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour bin
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Taco sandwich cooler
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar next to hand sink
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler is torn
Ice buildup on condenser walk-in beer cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle at Hand sink on expo line is not secure
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. cut romaine (55F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); cooked elbow pasta (47F - Cold Holding); peppers and onions (53F - Cold Holding); chicken quarters (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sinks at inside bar are being used as dump sinks evidenced by strainers with ice
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.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sandwich cooler across from grill Ambient 48f
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler is torn
Ice buildup on condenser walk-in beer cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle at Hand sink on expo line is not secure
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink at outside bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bags of rice in walk in
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Kitchen manager states it is scheduled to get cleaned today
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar Reading 0ppm. Manager states that technician has been out and needed to order a part
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. Make top cooks line cooler Potato pancake mix -51f Shredded beef 51f Shredded pork 51f Chicken wings 50f Cooked ribs 52f Cooked cauliflower 52f Pepperjack cheese 51f Raw shrimp 52f. Cut cabbage 49f. Cheese 50f. Corn bean salsa 59f. Sliced Tom tomatoes 63f. Cut lettuce 63f Chef stated that items were placed into cooler at 11am. 4.5 hours ago
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooks line cooler and front low bow cooler. Cooks line cooler has visible ice on condenser
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Pulled beef in sink with no running water. Chef turned on water
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 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 and raw fish in cook line drawer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef at 46°. In service for 1 hour. Chef iced down.
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 in servers area
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test strips for chlorine dishwasher. Manager has ordered test strips
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko bread crumbs
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cook line reach in freezer
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No 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. Operator has ordered
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.