Tavares, Lake County

TWISTED BISCUIT DINER

4101 COUNTY ROAD 561, Tavares, FL 32778

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
3 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Tavares
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 24408491

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One can of green beans. See stop sale.

02C-01-5

Detail 24408485

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Green beans dated 2-23-26

03A-02-5

Detail 24408490

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Chicken Salad (47F - Cold Holding) Brisket (50F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24408482

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24408481

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24408479

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dish area. Water mark on ceiling tiles in back storage area.

24-05-4

Detail 24408483

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on dish drying racks. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24408480

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line Floor underneath dry soda box shelf. Operator cleaned.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24408489

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24408484

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24408487

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at cook line. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24408488

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep sink. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24408486

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops. Operator hung to dry. Corrected On-Site

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 23934786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23934789

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23934791

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 19

12A-07-5

Detail 23930544

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. cook on cook line handled raw chicken changed gloves no hand wash. Operator spoke with employee and employ washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23930532

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw communities beef over Fish in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23930547

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (49F - Cold Holding) Cooked eggs(47F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23930543

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (49F - Cold Holding); Eggs (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding) Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23930534

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. On pancake mix and eggs. Operator added time mark Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23930536

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. Milk at from counter. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23930549

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sliced soiled Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23930535

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid alive three compartment sink.

22-20-5

Detail 23930539

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 23930546

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board on cook line

13-04-4

Detail 23930538

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in the kitchen. Operator put on Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23930542

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in the kitchen. Operator put on Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23930548

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on dish rack in ware washing area.

36-73-4

Detail 23930540

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line

22-08-4

Detail 23930541

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at the end of cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23930531

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23930537

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 23930545

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled.

29-11-4

Detail 23930533

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23787917

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw bacon stored over cooked brisket Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23787913

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-10-4

Detail 23787918

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. - hand sink at front line next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23787908

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line - electric slicer

02C-02-5

Detail 23787909

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -chili dated 5/13 operator discarded.

16-21-4

Detail 23787911

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 23787907

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23787910

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks stored next to to go container on front line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23787916

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23787915

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Garland Oven in kitchen area. - microwave in bake area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23787912

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen area. - dishwasher trays Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23787914

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 23398887

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - tomato bacon gravy 45° operator discarded ddated prior day

01B-14-4

Detail 23398895

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 23398893

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

03A-02-5

Detail 23398894

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sausage patties 45° operator discarded

31A-10-4

Detail 23398899

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.

53A-03-7

Detail 23398889

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. - Ronnie Mcree

22-02-4

Detail 23398898

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - drink nozzle at front counter. - electric slicer - white cutting boards on line Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23398897

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. - 1 new hire Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23398900

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23398896

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23398888

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on storage shelves with food on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23398892

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door

10-20-4

Detail 23398890

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs hanging on shelf at toaster station Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23398891

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on line - top oven on line Repeat Violation

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 22897837

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -expo person. Operator coached employee Corrected On-Site

12A-10-4

Detail 22897831

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. - expo person touching face. Operator coached employee. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22897834

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean silverware at host stand. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22897826

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers and baskets -can opener

11-26-1

Detail 22897827

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22897839

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked pasta, chili, green beans prepared on Sunday. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22897830

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored next to clean silverware at host stand. - spray bottle of clear liquid hanging on 3 compartment sink on front line. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22897832

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 22897828

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 22897833

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

12B-07-4

Detail 22897838

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored on expo table. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22897835

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone stored at expo window Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22897829

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - person at expo work with food orders Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22897836

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 22897840

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dishwasher trays - exterior of ice machine.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22496878

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer to rapid chill sour cream 2nd temperature (42F - Cold Holding); chicken salad second temp (42F - Cold Holding) sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding) chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22496876

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pancake batter. Operator added time mark. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22496873

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22496875

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical containing chemicals stored next to food under steam well Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22496879

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Bayou Benedict Florida Cracker Benedict Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22496874

Intermediate - 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.

13-03-4

Detail 22496871

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation Expediting food. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22496877

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

23-03-4

Detail 22496872

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters solid

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 21912112

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21912118

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage Gravy 124° Operator reheated to 171° Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21912117

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer hanging on can opener bracket Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21912115

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. 11 new employees

22-20-5

Detail 21912120

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-03-4

Detail 21912116

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 21912113

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 21912110

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in chicken flour and seafood Flour. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21912119

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in bake area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21912111

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher trays.

16-46-4

Detail 21912109

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

02D-01-5

Detail 21912114

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chicken flour, seafood Flour, pasta Corrected On-Site

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 21667218

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and meatloaf. Manager determined correct time. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21667220

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over pass through window. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21667219

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers.

23-03-4

Detail 21667221

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket on cookline.

02D-01-5

Detail 21667217

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.

Jun 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

40-06-5

Detail 21118963

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket Stored with single service items. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 21118964

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in prep cooler gasket torn.

23-03-4

Detail 21118962

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover. Corrected On-Site

Jun 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 20968896

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter 55F per operator made less than 4 hours Pimento cheese 70F per operator made less than 4 hours. Operator discarded both. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20968903

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell unpastured eggs and hashbrowns Operator added start time 8am Corrected On-Site Warning

27-25-4

Detail 20968898

Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 76° Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20968891

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table soiled. Warning

27-24-4

Detail 20968899

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Three compartment sink water 77F. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20968892

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Addition of two double door cooler holding prep food in the office area, per operator recently added. Slicer on prep table in hall way is for prepping per operator, which is not included in the floor plan. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20968902

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand washing sink has no hot water. 75°-77°Operator called for plumbers. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 20968894

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine interior heavily soiled. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20968901

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Floor container had handle direct contact with food. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20968900

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board by prep table in kitchen has grooves Repeat Violation Warning

13-04-4

Detail 20968895

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks in kitchen had no beard guard. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20968893

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle resting directly on flour in flour container. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 20968897

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cooler in office area had unwashed celery and cilantro stored above sauce and other ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20561723

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over sauce bottles in prep cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20561724

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored on prep table. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20561725

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

41-17-4

Detail 20561722

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In rear storage area. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20561726

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board by three compartment sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 20561727

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Side prep area. Corrected On-Site