THE TWISTED FORK
2208 EL JOBEAN ROAD · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High 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. Observed the bar dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator to use main dishmachine. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked grits date marked 9/5 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the grits. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked grits date marked 9/5 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the grits. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray cleaner stored on a shelf above a food preparation surface on the cook line. The operator properly stored the spray cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
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.
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**
16-43-4Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed the quaternary solution test kit expired 4/2025.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for cooked pasta on the cook line. The operator removed and discarded the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on food preparation surfaces on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on a shelf above a food preparation surface in the pizza station. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for black pepper not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 102F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Observed a dead insect in a container with uncooked risotto. The operator discarded the risotto. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from clean plastic containers in the prep area.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing ice water. The operator turned on cold running water over the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a disconnected pipe underneath the hand sink in the dish area. The operator repaired the pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:26 AM.
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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.