The Twisted Crab

314 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Twisted Crab has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Auburndale restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Hand not reinstalled, operator indicates appointment for 10/13/25 unable to verify appointment. **Admin Complaint**

31A-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment. **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups stored in front of sink, employee removed cups. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed in dish area. **Warning**

31A-04-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment. **Warning**

36-73-4

May 27, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Unable to locate operator filled out new form and placed with other paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in hand sink next to ice machine, operator removed steel wool from sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Incomplete names and expiration dates.

53B-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade, employee cleaned can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

16-21-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024

50-17-3

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed in kitchen, employee secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.

35B-01-4

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over broccoli in walk in cooler, employee moved raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed for chlorine.

16-33-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over fresh eggs in walk in cooler, operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to soft drink dispenser system in kitchen.

51-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Twisted Crab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Twisted Crab on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Twisted Crab?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Twisted Crab.

How does The Twisted Crab compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

The Twisted Crab most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Auburndale average of 88.

Has The Twisted Crab's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Twisted Crab have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Twisted Crab means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Twisted Crab inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Twisted Crab is inspected around four times per year on average.

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