The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille

615 7 St Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “open dumpster lid”, which has been cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Haven restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles in walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for some employees: Brittani Gilileo and Marcia Smith .

53A-03-7

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Tall Reach-in freeze bottom interior has accumulation of soil residues. In dry storage area

22-16-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**

50-17-3

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**

50-17-3

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dry storage room where chest freezers and dry hood are stored bar wood walls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**

14-47-4

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull out drawer cooks line raw chicken 45f, shrimp 45f, employee placed on ice Items retemped below 41f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Test 0ppm. Three sink compartment set up with sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-49-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager ordered during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

16-37-1

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. Emailed copy to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on the floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dry storage room where chest freezers and dry hood are stored bar wood walls. **Warning**

14-47-4

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in White reach-in freezer on cook line.

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Soiled floors on cook line.

36-10-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two Employee drinking cups on counter above hot food. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles in the reach cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin of ice machine

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes on floor in stockroom.

25-05-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shortening in backroom

08B-47-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women bathroom

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille.

How does The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille 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 Prop Bar & Grille 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 Prop Bar & Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.

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