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FO'CHEEZY TWISTED MELTZ

6305 GULF BLVD · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3405085
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8548403
DBPR license6216808

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm chlorine. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cheese in reach in cooler. Employee removed eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reheating tomato soup not at 165 with in 2 hours. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Tomato soup put in warmer at 11:30am not reheated to 165F in 2 hours. 134F at 2:15pm. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Employee in charge does not know reporting responsibilities. Educated and provided educational materials. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area soiled with Mold like debris, ice cream shake misperception soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for two employees both over 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate16-59-1

Intermediate – Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine Sanitizer 0ppm chlorine. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. AC in kitchen soiled with black debris. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee soda can on prep table next to sauces being prepped. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda on floor in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle on ground not on pad. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, interior of oven soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-62-4

Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside no lock. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.