Caribbean Twist in Tampa
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3328 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607Caribbean Twist in Tampa has accumulated 451 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.2 per visit. The facility, operating under the prior name Arco Iris Restaurant, has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $2,360 in fines. State fire records document 2 safety violations, including a locked exit door cited in both April and June 2016. Top recurring violations include improper cleaning of multi-use utensils (23 instances), inadequate ventilation (22), and employee health policy violations (22).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Caribbean Twist in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
12.1
violations / inspection
12.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Caribbean Twist in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $2,360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015013516 | $600.00 | Feb 16, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2014043300 | $1,760.00 | Sep 18, 2014 | Panama City Beach |
Caribbean Twist in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-04-19: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back door at restrooms. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-06-22:
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back door at restrooms.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Caribbean Twist in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections80 violations · 45 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections52 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 21 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections57 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 24 violations (17 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Caribbean Twist in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Caribbean Twist in Tampa last inspected?
- Caribbean Twist in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Caribbean Twist in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Caribbean Twist in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Caribbean Twist in Tampa had?
- Caribbean Twist in Tampa has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Caribbean Twist in Tampa find?
- Caribbean Twist in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Caribbean Twist in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Caribbean Twist in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Caribbean Twist in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Caribbean Twist in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Caribbean Twist in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Caribbean Twist in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,360.00 in fines.
- How much has Caribbean Twist in Tampa been fined?
- Caribbean Twist in Tampa has been fined a total of $2,360.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Caribbean Twist in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Arco Iris Restaurant (2016-2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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