River Twist
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited River Twist 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which River Twist's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over carrots, raw eggs over cheese **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding in walk in cooler made Friday
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tomatoes and potatoes on cooks line
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on glass cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup
23-03-4
61
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over kale. Raw squid over potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding) Operator had out of cooler to clean inside of cooler 1 hour ago. Advised to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray being stored in hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust
23-03-4
58
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seared ahi tuna over cut lettuce in glass door cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. One new hire. Provided form to operator
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked greens in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above flat top
23-03-4
55
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat cheese found at 51f. In glass door cooler. Operator stated it has been in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler - raw shelled eggs over cooked beans in walk in cooler**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Goat cheese in cooler overnight
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Squeegee in hand wash sink next to mop sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Beans in walk in cooler -milk in servers station. Opened 3 days ago **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
50
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator ordered during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf in reach in cooler made 2 days ago. Date was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In main kitchen. Operator added sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are heavily soiled in grease and dust
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb over cooked noodles. Operator corrected during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In walk in cooler, one egg cracked, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarified butter found at 76F. Advised a time plan for operator, printed form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Form provided and filled out for 3 new employees **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In multiple bins, bowls as scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At servers area sink. Sign was posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
52
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Plan have been submitted, but not reviewed yet per plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Plan review is still working on plans **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Plan have been submitted, but not reviewed yet per plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses and cell phone **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing watch and bracelets **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door reach in **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both new restrooms **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
52
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over macaroni salad **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Young male cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was River Twist last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at River Twist on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at River Twist?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at River Twist.
How does River Twist compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
River Twist most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has River Twist's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at River Twist have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at River Twist means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is River Twist inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, River Twist is inspected around three times per year on average.
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