Twistee Treat USA
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Twistee Treat USA, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Twistee Treat USA's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of butterscotch topping.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on wrong location of splitter.
29-42-4
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. Manager provided 1 valid employee training certificate.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment provided copies of certificates.
53B-09-4
61
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of chocolate cone dip.
01B-01-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of chocolate cone dip.
08B-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers across from 3 Compartment Sink.
24-08-4
74
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 51 F on counter, employee placed back in reach in cooler. Vanilla ice cream 61 F and chocolate 61 F in middle ice cream machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Milk 52 F, operator placed in reach in cooler. Ice cream machine empty and out of order. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
70
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating then began making an order without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 51 F on counter, employee placed back in reach in cooler. Vanilla ice cream 61 F and chocolate 61 F in middle ice cream machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat over paper towels. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bananas and water bottles on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons and spatulas not inverted near 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
45
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 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. Tested 0 ppm, operator remade sanitizer solution tested at 150 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 55 F, operator states that milk was left out for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to place milk back in cooler when not in use. Operator placed milk in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of milk not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Raw wood on ceiling above register.
36-37-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of reach in freezer.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table near handwash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers near 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk and water bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twistee Treat USA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Twistee Treat USA on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twistee Treat USA?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Twistee Treat USA.
How does Twistee Treat USA compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Twistee Treat USA most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Twistee Treat USA's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Twistee Treat USA have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Twistee Treat USA 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 USA inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Twistee Treat USA is inspected around two times per year on average.
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