Winter Haven, Polk County

THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE

615 7 ST SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 19, 2026
City
Winter Haven
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

06-09-1

Detail 24453873

Basic - 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. Tuna in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 24141329

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles in walk in cooler

33-16-4

Detail 24141330

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lidRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 23658689

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for some employees: Brittani Gilileo and Marcia Smith .

33-16-4

Detail 23658688

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23658690

Basic - Tall Reach-in freeze bottom interior has accumulation of soil residues. In dry storage area

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-16-4

Detail 23333754

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 22692036

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22357161

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Time Extended

14-47-4

Detail 22357160

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dry storage room where chest freezers and dry hood are stored bar wood walls. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Time Extended

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-49-4

Detail 22352853

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Test 0ppm. Three sink compartment set up with sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22352854

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22352851

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull out drawer cooks line raw chicken 45f, shrimp 45f, employee placed on ice Items retemped below 41f. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22352849

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. Emailed copy to manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22352852

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager ordered during inspection Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22352848

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on the floor in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-47-4

Detail 22352850

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dry storage room where chest freezers and dry hood are stored bar wood walls. Warning

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

40-06-5

Detail 21891846

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two Employee drinking cups on counter above hot food. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21891848

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles in the reach cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21891847

Basic - Ice buildup in White reach-in freezer on cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 21891849

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 21891845

Basic - Soiled floors on cook line.

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21198185

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin of ice machine

08B-47-4

Detail 21198189

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shortening in backroom

31B-04-4

Detail 21198188

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women bathroom

23-03-4

Detail 21198187

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head

25-05-4

Detail 21198186

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes on floor in stockroom.

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 20962568

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife sitting in bottom of hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-28: Observed server filling water in glasses. Time Extended

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-20-5

Detail 20810757

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over cooked chicken and raw beef over cooked beef. manager moved cooked meats. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20810758

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of soda heads on drink machine

31A-11-4

Detail 20810756

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife sitting in bottom of hand washing sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 20810761

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.

13-03-4

Detail 20810760

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

33-16-4

Detail 20810759

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 20328402

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cookline soiled with dust.

29-09-4

Detail 20328399

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet off of mop sink.

33-24-4

Detail 20328400

Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Enclosure gates are. Issuing and in back of dumpster area.

33-19-4

Detail 20328404

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Manager had garbage pick up around dumpster. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20328403

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

33-16-4

Detail 20328401

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site