THE TWISTED FORK
2208 EL JOBEAN ROAD · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary or chlorine test kits.
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
02B-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the outside bar.
29-17-4Basic – 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
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.