TWIZTED SALADS
6500 NW 12TH AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 305-978-3756
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.
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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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking plastic pans wet
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand sink. Operator provided paper towels
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Left reach in cooler shelves pitted with rust
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.
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.
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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;
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
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
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;
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
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.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed loose paper towels at hand wash sink
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.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored in handwash sink at front line.
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/
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -Observed soap unable to dispense from dispenser at dishwashing area.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with drinks cups stored on dry storage floor.
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