Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE TWISTED FORK

2208 EL JOBEAN ROAD · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3664207
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13517172
DBPR license1802011

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole-muscle beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw meats. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the pizza station; cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F – Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler nearest the entrance to the station. The operator stated the above foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator closed the roll top door for the cooler and will monitor temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary or chlorine test kits.

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the inside bar. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.

#9Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator printed and posted a consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the outside bar.

#3Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holsters behind the bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.