The Twisted Lime
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
70
Score
The Twisted Lime appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Twisted Lime's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mahi (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peepers and onions (51F - Cold Holding) Items in service for 2 hours. Moved to rapid chill Taco sandwich cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Taco sandwich cooler reading ambient 47f at time of inspection. Advised to have someone look at cooler
14-74-7
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Taco sandwich cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar next to hand sink
29-17-4
70
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler is torn - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on condenser walk-in beer cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle at Hand sink on expo line is not secure - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
86
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut romaine (55F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); cooked elbow pasta (47F - Cold Holding); peppers and onions (53F - Cold Holding); chicken quarters (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sinks at inside bar are being used as dump sinks evidenced by strainers with ice
31A-11-4
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 - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sandwich cooler across from grill Ambient 48f
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler is torn
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup on condenser walk-in beer cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle at Hand sink on expo line is not secure
29-08-4
45
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink at outside bar
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. Bags of rice in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Kitchen manager states it is scheduled to get cleaned today **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
74
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make top cooks line cooler Potato pancake mix -51f Shredded beef 51f Shredded pork 51f Chicken wings 50f Cooked ribs 52f Cooked cauliflower 52f Pepperjack cheese 51f Raw shrimp 52f. Cut cabbage 49f. Cheese 50f. Corn bean salsa 59f. Sliced Tom tomatoes 63f. Cut lettuce 63f Chef stated that items were placed into cooler at 11am. 4.5 hours ago **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 Reading 0ppm. Manager states that technician has been out and needed to order a part **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooks line cooler and front low bow cooler. Cooks line cooler has visible ice on condenser
14-74-7
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Pulled beef in sink with no running water. Chef turned on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
45
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Dec 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Undated open source cream in cookline unit **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: Operator has ceiling tile to replace at bar **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled brown sugar on cookline **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 22, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer reading "0" after priming 3 times **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: service is scheduled to arrive today **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty. 2. Interior of microwave dirty - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Brocken lense above chemical store room - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracket on server - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Twisted Lime last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Twisted Lime on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Twisted Lime?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Twisted Lime.
How does The Twisted Lime compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
The Twisted Lime most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has The Twisted Lime's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Twisted Lime have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Twisted Lime 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 The Twisted Lime inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Twisted Lime is inspected around three times per year on average.
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