TWISTED TIDES INC
211 E COCOA BEACH CSWY · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931
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 3
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook used bare hands to grab cooked bacon and chop. SEE STOP SALE
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cook used bare hands to grab cooked bacon and chop. Fully thawed raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sternos stored above single service pans in dry storage room behind cook line **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Reef ahi tuna not identified as served raw on menus. Operator marked all menus
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/ Manager showed up during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lauren
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for oasis machine at down stairs bar is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on runway next to upstairs service aisle **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf in expo window **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks and prep worker. 2 of 3 cooks put on hats **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stovetop utensils in standing water at 111°F. Operator placed over burner **Corrective Action Taken**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Multiple buckets stored on the floor in kitchen. No physical barriers **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage behind cook line **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:45 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.