The Twisted Handle

1632 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at The Twisted Handle, the earliest from 2022. The Twisted Handle was last inspected on Oct 7, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so The Twisted Handle is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is in in correct area. Must be on hose side of splitter . Operator removed splitter **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop French fries **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. At bar 00ppm **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Matt in hand sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatulas under microwave **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave

22-08-4

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Garlic parm sauce containing crushed garlic and butter per operator. Stored on make table less than 1 hr at 68F. Operator placed in cooler for temperature recovery. **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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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. - Sliced american cheese and pepper jack cheese in portioned bags at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

11-27-4

Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - Spatula stored under microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. - Slight accumulation of debris behind ovens on cook line.

23-03-4

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. - Bar dish machine at 0 ppm. Retested at 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Tested at 0 ppm. **Time Extended**

22-41-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: - Time extended. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Twisted Handle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Twisted Handle on file is from Oct 7, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Twisted Handle?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Twisted Handle.

How does The Twisted Handle compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

The Twisted Handle most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at The Twisted Handle have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Twisted Handle 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 Handle inspected?

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

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