PORT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte County

THE TWISTED FORK

2208 EL JOBEAN ROAD, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 10, 2026
City
PORT CHARLOTTE
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 10, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 24506425

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24506427

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

16-37-1

Detail 24506420

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 24506424

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24506426

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

02B-02-5

Detail 24506422

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

21-04-4

Detail 24506423

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

31B-04-4

Detail 24506421

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

29-17-4

Detail 24506419

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

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 24019235

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at pizza station area, cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on them. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24019226

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in pizza station area, cutting boards with groove marks throughout boards. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24019232

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying rack above 3 compartment sink, cambros stacked wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24019233

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken cambro on drying shelf above 3 compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 24019228

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, some cases stored on floor, not 6 inches off floor.

14-69-4

Detail 24019225

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer, freezer door hard to open due to it being froze up with ice build up.

22-13-5

Detail 24019231

Basic - Iced tea / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda guns in bar closest to wait station soiled with black substance.

22-08-4

Detail 24019227

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at entrance to kitchen, on left hand side, microwave with food splatter inside. Observed employee cleaning microwave. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 24019230

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in pizza/dessert area, reach in mini freezer with a chunk missing, exposing insulation.

23-03-4

Detail 24019229

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in pizza station, gaskets soiled with debris. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24019234

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in three compartment sink, pork shanks thawing, with ice on them, but no water running on them.

Apr 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 23689673

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over whole muscle intact beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items.

29-34-4

Detail 23689670

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb across ware washing area.

31A-09-4

Detail 23689672

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with straws at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23689677

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

32-12-6

Detail 23689678

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

40-06-5

Detail 23689674

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at prep table above reach in cooler unit at Pizza Station. Operator removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23689671

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at pizza station. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23689676

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet multiple containers at dish shelf above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

33-09-4

Detail 23689675

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple trash bags at back exterior of establishment.

29-17-4

Detail 23689679

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 23398790

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with food stains on them.

31A-11-4

Detail 23398786

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar handwashing sink being used as a dump sink. Observed operator removing strainer that was sitting in sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23398789

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at bar. Observed employee putting soap in. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23398785

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a 4 oz portion cup being used to scoop food. Observed operator throwing away portion cup Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23398784

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back sides of reach in handles in kitchen with food debris on back side. Observed employee starting to clean. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 23398788

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with grooves in them.

13-03-4

Detail 23398781

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks without hair restraints. Observed operator telling cooks to put on hats and they put on hats.

24-08-4

Detail 23398787

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying shelves in dish area cambro's stacked wet nesting. Observed operator separating cambos for proper drying. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23398782

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave at expo with food debris on top inside.

23-03-4

Detail 23398780

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in kitchen and bar with food debris. Observed employees cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 23398783

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with some handles down. Observed operator have them re washed and stored all handles up. Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 22756247

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Fire Roasted Salsa #6 lb Contigo 3 cans; Peeled Crushed Tomatoes #6 lb Ciao 5 cans; Mandarin Oranges #6 lb Fronto 1 can; Sliced Black Olives #6 lb Fronyo 1 can

22-02-4

Detail 22756246

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it.Observed operator removing and putting into dish. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22756242

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed shaker mixer cups being used as ice scoops in bar. Observed operator removing mixer cups Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22756244

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with alot of grooves on them and one broken on corner

12B-02-4

Detail 22756241

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a pizza box on top of clean beer pitchers in dish. Observed operator removing pizza and box and throwing away Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22756243

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of soda glasses in service area by Pespi machine.

14-10-4

Detail 22756240

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets in reach ins soiled and needing detailing

24-18-4

Detail 22756245

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in service station stored fcs up. Observed operator correcting issue by removing, washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and having employee in dish store properly to go to server station for rolling. Corrected On-Site

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-10-4

Detail 22373241

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed two employees giving the high five and not washing hands before returning back to job duties

22-02-4

Detail 22373239

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles in bar and at server station with mold like substance on inside and/or back side of machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 22373244

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in dish washing area and at inside bar. Observed Kitchen Manager replacing paper towels in dispenser Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22373238

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee tumbler in dry storage on shelf and back packs hanging on shelf poles. Observed kitchen manager removing tumbler out of kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 22373237

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambros in dish area on drying racks

14-11-5

Detail 22373242

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets through out kitchen area

14-10-4

Detail 22373235

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed in pizza station reach in cooler on far right door across from oven inside liner on door bent and coming Office Work, exposing insulation

10-13-5

Detail 22373243

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed two ice scoops and an ice paddle stored on top of ice machine and on side of ice machine with out protection from elements and non employee contact

10-12-5

Detail 22373236

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed two ice scoops and an ice paddle stored on top of ice machine and on side of ice machine with out protection from elements and non employee contact

12B-13-4

Detail 22373240

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler. Observed Kitchen manager removing drinks and throwing them away. Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

29-34-4

Detail 21890760

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb across the entrance of the ware washing area.

02C-03-5

Detail 21890763

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21890759

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 21890764

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21890761

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21890766

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

24-08-4

Detail 21890762

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at soda fountain machine. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21890757

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign posted at pizza station handwash sink. Operator posted a handwash sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21890758

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at bar.

29-17-4

Detail 21890765

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no wasteline at bar. Repeat Violation

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-28-4

Detail 21635118

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at Pizza Station. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 21635119

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 21635121

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar next to the exterior windows.

21-38-4

Detail 21635120

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at Pizza Station. Operator replaced the sanitizer container with a clean one off the floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21635122

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 15

41-07-4

Detail 20800761

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf at end of cooks line. Observed operator remove medication. Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 20800759

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed #10 dented can raspberry presevers.

08B-56-4

Detail 20800755

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed juice container and juice dispenser nozzle hose stored in beverage ice at bar. Observed employee remove items from ice. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20800753

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 1 quart garlic goat cheese marked more then 7 day old in walk-in cooler. Observed 8 pounds of honey butter marked more then 7 days old in walk-in cooler.

01B-24-5

Detail 20800749

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 1 quart garlic goat cheese marked more then 7 day old in walk-in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 20800754

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at waitress station at 57°F.

41-10-4

Detail 20800756

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 on shelf above clean dishes in dishwasher area. Observed employee remove WD40 to chemical area. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20800762

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at end of cooks line blocked by garage can. Observed employee remove garbage cans. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20800758

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink being use to fill bucket of water.

31B-02-4

Detail 20800763

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at bar area.

40-06-5

Detail 20800750

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed shirt, hair tie, cell phone on shelf above cooks line. Observed employee remove and relocate to proper area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20800760

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at dish rack by walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 20800757

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cooked chicken on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed employee place crate under containers raised 6inch off floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20800751

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at dish area.

25-06-4

Detail 20800752

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected at waitress area. Observed operator place filters in box. Corrected On-Site

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 20411974

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand wash sink in ware wash area. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20411976

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20411975

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at server beverage station not protected or inverted. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site