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THE TWISTED CHOPSTICK

412 S WOODLAND BLVD · DELAND · Volusia County · FL 32720

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3633260
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10931569
DBPR license7406489

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -In wait station triple glass door reach in cooler beef stock (47F – Cooling ); placed overnight l instructed operator to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 10 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bag used to store cucumbers in storage area Everest reach in cooler. Operator removed from bag, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Storage area Everest reach in cooler broth (45F – Cold Holding), placed overnight .operator relocated to another coke holding unit. -Wait station triple glass door reach in cooler Kitchen low boy unit raw beef (52F – Cold Holding)15 minutes. Recently placed from another cold holding unit, **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53B-13-5

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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boiled eggs prepared 48 hours ago, not date marked . In kitchen make table unit. Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in kitchen freezer chest. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In storage area Everest reach in cooler Sweet potatoes stored over cut watermelon. Operator removed watermelon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.