TWISTED ROOT BURGER CO
4270 ALOMA AVE STE 140, Winter Park FL 32792
Last inspected Feb 6, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
JAN 24
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 at bar area 2 at dry storage area Next unannounced visit Per Roger Kostelny
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021020336 | Mar 26, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
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. 0PPM operator has no sanitizer to replace
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled -slicer blade soiled
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at the soda station has a black moldlike substance present
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the back door
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. At the walk in cooler water is collecting in a lexan container from the unit
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor drain at the bar soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the dish are
Light not functioning. In the hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fry baskets and Dollie's at the dish area heavy grease -green racks have a white mold like build up -soiled hand wash sink -hood filters soiled -fryers have a grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make cooler on the line soiled
Feb 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 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. 0PPM operator has no sanitizer to replace
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sm make cooler; beef (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cooling)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled -slicer blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glasses stored in the bar HWS
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at the soda station has a black moldlike substance present
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the back door
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. At the walk in cooler water is collecting in a lexan container from the unit
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor drain at the bar soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the dish are
Light not functioning. In the hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fry baskets and Dollie's at the dish area heavy grease -green racks have a white mold like build up -soiled hand wash sink -hood filters soiled -fryers have a grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make cooler on the line soiled
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 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. 0PPM operator has no sanitizer to replace
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler raw turkey over hamburger
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sm make cooler; beef (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cooling)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled -slicer blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glasses stored in the bar HWS
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at the soda station has a black moldlike substance present
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the back door
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. At the walk in cooler water is collecting in a lexan container from the unit
Drain cover(s) missing. At the dish area
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor drain at the bar soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the dish are
Light not functioning. In the hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fry baskets and Dollie's at the dish area heavy grease -green racks have a white mold like build up -soiled hand wash sink -hood filters soiled -fryers have a grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make cooler on the line soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the mop sink
Sep 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 at bar area 2 at dry storage area Next unannounced visit Per Roger Kostelny
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1,2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener at prep area
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing at prep area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with salt at dry storage area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage area
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.