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TWIZTED SALADS

6500 NW 12TH AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 305-978-3756

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceCAT1621488
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (130F - Hot Holding);at steam table at front counter; as per operator food reheated earlier in the microwave; food overstocked; operator stirred food; rechecked to 149 F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 5516 W SAMPLE RD, Margate — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking plastic pans wet
Basic/24-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 5516 W SAMPLE RD, Margate — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand sink. Operator provided paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Left reach in cooler shelves pitted with rust
Basic/14-33-4
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

Recorded at 5516 W SAMPLE RD, Margate — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

Recorded at 5516 W SAMPLE RD, Margate — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees leaving food work station, returning to work with food and putting gloves on without washing hands first; educated; advised to change gloves and wash hands when changing tasks; employee washed hands;
High priority/12A-07-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (130F - Hot Holding);at steam table at front counter; as per operator food reheated earlier in the microwave; food overstocked; operator stirred food; rechecked to 149 F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink by tall reach in coolers / three compartment sink; observed hand sanitizer provided instead of soap; advised to provide soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate; copies made from an original certificate. As per manager copies were made from original certificate; no original available;
Intermediate/53B-09-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) bucket under register at front counter; advised to change to 200 ppm
Basic/21-08-4
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 5516 W SAMPLE RD, Margate — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed loose paper towels at hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 5516 W SAMPLE RD, Margate — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored in handwash sink at front line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. -Observed no proof of required employees training available.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -Observed soap unable to dispense from dispenser at dishwashing area.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed old food residue inside box containing plastic wrap.
Basic/25-25-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with drinks cups stored on dry storage floor.
Basic/25-05-4

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.