Twistee Treat
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Twistee Treat has five inspections in the public record. Twistee Treat was last inspected on Jul 15, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to nine violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors not constructed to be easily cleanable”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Tavares restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed before end of the inspection. Expired 4-1-25 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine over 200++. Operator added water rechecked 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with bleach hanging on rack with syrups and gummy bears. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Move to freezer for quick chill. Milk (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bottle water on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop in corner next to walk in cooler.
42-01-4
41
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to straws at slushie machine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Walk-in cooler
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
82
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. **Warning**
13-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Shake ring stored in hand sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located on can rack. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Topping on front counter not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Wood pallet **Warning**
33-30-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
33
Nov 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sprinkles scoop. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic lid on sprinkles cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
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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 Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twistee Treat?
Across the inspection record, “floors not constructed to be easily cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Twistee Treat.
How does Twistee Treat compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Twistee Treat most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Twistee Treat's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Twistee Treat have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five 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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