Twistee Treat #27
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Twistee Treat #27 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Twistee Treat #27's latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixing components for ice cream mixer stored inside handwashing sink at front service area. Operator removed mixer components at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Missing for all employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
58
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed ice cream containers in handwash sink without sanitized. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee entered establishment from outside, put away the personal purse then started making ice cream for customers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Juan Rodriguez, expired on 09/02/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed and rinsed ice cream container in handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
37
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Juan Rodriguez, expired on 09/02/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
74
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
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 by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Juan Rodriguez, expired on 09/02/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Provided by email. Food handler training will be verified at time of the 60 days callback inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Unpeeled bananas and clean food containers stored next to handwash sink with no splash guards. Observed water splashed on food and food containers. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
55
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twistee Treat #27 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Twistee Treat #27 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twistee Treat #27?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Twistee Treat #27.
How does Twistee Treat #27 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Twistee Treat #27 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Twistee Treat #27's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Twistee Treat #27 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Twistee Treat #27 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 Twistee Treat #27 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Twistee Treat #27 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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