Twisted Birch Sports Bar
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
78
Score
Twisted Birch Sports Bar has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.
Twisted Birch Sports Bar's latest score of 78 falls below the Rockledge average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate use as a scoop for flower. Operator removed plate **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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.
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand wash sink no sign. Operator place hand wash sign up **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with Alfredo not labeled. Operator labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe employee wash knife at hand wash sink. Employee is reeducate to only use hand wash sink just for hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observe sandwich station cutting boards is soiled. Operator stated that they are scheduled to get replace **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator clean the exterior of dish washer machine before inspector finish inspection **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Behind flip covers for sandwich station and expo station next to grill is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe food containers beer flower and regular had a plate for a scoop with no handle stored in flower. Operator removed plates and place a scoop in handle for both food containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe upright reach in cooler next to fry station door gaskets are torn. Same as grill station reach in cooler drawers gaskets are torn in poor repair **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Observe ice bin at bar interior is soiled with black like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Observe in fry station area ceiling vent is soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under dish area
29-11-4
55
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed walk in cooler raw squash over ready to eat commercially package lettuce. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Observed can opener blade and slicer soiled with food debris. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed 4oz cup with no handle use for scooping food. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Observed all 3 flip top cooler station behind the flip top lid is soiled with old food debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed squeeze bottle on cook line containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
May 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 packs of turkey and 4 packs of ham. Dated 4-28, today is May 8. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in wait station area have build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several missing or broken floor tiles throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer baskets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust on exhaust box in kitchen on make line area
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red cups wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler held together with plastic.
14-11-5
61
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Oct 3, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twisted Birch Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Twisted Birch Sports Bar on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twisted Birch Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Twisted Birch Sports Bar.
How does Twisted Birch Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Rockledge?
Twisted Birch Sports Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Rockledge average of 87.
Has Twisted Birch Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Twisted Birch Sports Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Twisted Birch Sports Bar 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 Twisted Birch Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Twisted Birch Sports Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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