CARIBBEAN TWIST
3328 W COLUMBUS DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Employee reset sanitizer, tested 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dexture McCall, expired on 08/29/2025. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A large food container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing food utensils in handwash sink at front service line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees working at time of inspection. Manager present at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen. **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new sandwich bar added on the corner of the dining area across from existing front service line, there is a display cooler, sandwich prep cooler, sandwich press grill and a countertop oven in the bar, no handwash sink available at the new sandwich bar. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. 5 of 7 employees have no proof of training at time of inspection. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups with no handles used in flour bin and sugar bin. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry food storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Flour bin, sugar bin, bread crumbs bin and multiple cases of plastic bottled drinks stored on floor in food storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged rice putting cups and cakes in reach-in cooler at dining area. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin and sugar bin. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.