Twistee Treat
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Twistee Treat six times, with records going back to 2022. Twistee Treat was last inspected on Oct 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
Twistee Treat's latest score is in line with the Dade City average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested at 200ppm operator added water and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Operator removed boxes of single service containers off dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue scoop in hand wash sink, operator removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice Machine at front counter
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic ceiling tiles over frying machines have water damage **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor by silver refrigerator
08B-38-4
78
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table near drive-thru at 3:25pm operator placed in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 3:50pm a. sliced tomatoes (73F - Cold Holding); 66f b. shredded lettuce (70F - Cold Holding) 65f Discussed time as a public health control as an option. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Lettuce 52F sitting out on counter, removed from cooler 45 minutes ago, operator voluntarily discarded, provided operator with printed copy of DBPR Form HR 5022-090 **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squeeze bottle containing blue substance in three-compartment sink area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop inside hand wash sink near drive-thru window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Hand sink used as dump sink **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handle used as scoop in multiple containers of dessert toppings on shelf near drive-thru window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile near side exit has water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of seasonings not labeled on shelf near drive-thru window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table near drive-thru at 3:25pm operator placed in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 3:50pm a. sliced tomatoes (73F - Cold Holding); 66f b. shredded lettuce (70F - Cold Holding) 65f Discussed time as a public health control as an option. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop inside hand wash sink near drive-thru window. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squeeze bottle containing blue substance in three-compartment sink area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile near side exit has water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handle used as scoop in multiple containers of dessert toppings on shelf near drive-thru window. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of seasonings not labeled on shelf near drive-thru window. **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twistee Treat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Twistee Treat on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twistee Treat?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Twistee Treat.
How does Twistee Treat compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
Twistee Treat most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dade City average of 88.
Has Twistee Treat's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Twistee Treat have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Twistee Treat 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 Twistee Treat inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Twistee Treat is inspected around two times per year on average.
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