The Twisted Indian
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The Twisted Indian stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic storage cup used as scoop in working container holding rice. Cup was removed and replaced with a utensil with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler next to steam well.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container with white granular substance unlabeled. Employees identified as sugar and labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers at rear of truck
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach-in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on bottom of reach-in cooler
29-49-6
82
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. One employee, Marquez Kelley, employed for two years with no proof of food handler training at establishment.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table across from cook-line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cambros in dishwasher area stored still wet.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table across from cook-line.
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster at time of inspection. Operator located education packet in email and will print.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
67
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of coconut milk on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
01B-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered container not provided in coed restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. The address is missing on the mango lassi in grab and go cooler in front grab and go cooler for self service. Employee labeled with address the Mango Lassi. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop in mop sink. Employee hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler next to three compartment sink has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes not inverted for protection. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Hole in screen on back door.
35B-04-4
82
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign next to dish machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic 2oz scoop in salt. Employee removed plastic cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board reach-in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
82
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Container of ghee clarified butter open for two days on dry storage shelf and not refrigerated.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee 76 degrees farenheit open in dry storage shelf. See Stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above single service food items employee removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice scoop handle touching rice in crockpot on prep table. Inspector informed employee and snip was placed correctly above rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Mango lassi made and packaged on-site for public sale not labeled with required information. Educated manager on proper labeling requirements
02D-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Twisted Indian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Twisted Indian on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Twisted Indian?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Twisted Indian.
How does The Twisted Indian compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
The Twisted Indian most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has The Twisted Indian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Twisted Indian have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Twisted Indian 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 Indian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Twisted Indian is inspected around three times per year on average.
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