Twistee Treat
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
32
Score
Across the available record, Twistee Treat has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Twistee Treat was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
“Interior of microwave has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in St. Pete Beach average 76, so Twistee Treat trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) Operator added sanitizer and retested at 200PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Nacho cheese in walk in cooler marked 3/19. Stop Sale issued. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Nacho cheese in walk in cooler marked 3/19. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near service window. Other items in cooler temped 41F. Operator moved to freezer to rapid cool and retemped at **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator was not able to provide test strips for 3 comp sink quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. Operator put out paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on reach in cooler near service window **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers used for ice cream. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
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Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in rear mop sink no back flow preventer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer heads soiled on shake mixer, ice cream mix machine heads and area around soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish area. Employee labeled cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer near front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids open. Employee closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under ice cream machines. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
58
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working with no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Provided clean up procedures to management.
11-27-4
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. Milk opened 1-21 no date mark. Employee dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice cream machine soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Can of open chocolate dip on shelf not covered. Employee covered dip. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on ice cream cone box 3 flies on shelf above chocolate dip 1 fly on box of paper cups **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cherries in handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup inside container of nuts above ice cream case. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper bowls not inverted in dry storage. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twistee Treat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Twistee Treat on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twistee Treat?
Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Twistee Treat.
How does Twistee Treat compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Twistee Treat most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Twistee Treat's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Twistee Treat have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Twistee Treat means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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