How many health inspections has TWISTED TEAPOT had?

TWISTED TEAPOT has had 13 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TWISTED TEAPOT ever been shut down?

No, TWISTED TEAPOT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TWISTED TEAPOT?

The most frequently cited violations at TWISTED TEAPOT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Allergen awareness.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

TWISTED TEAPOT

200 1ST ST S, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TARA MESSIEH · License: SEA6308246

TWISTED TEAPOT in Winter Haven, FL has 13 inspections on record with 16 total violations (1.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

13Inspections

16Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 11, 2025

Inspection History (13)

Mar 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Apr 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Mar 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

TWISTED TEAPOT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 1.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TWISTED TEAPOT had?: TWISTED TEAPOT has had 13 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TWISTED TEAPOT ever been shut down?: No, TWISTED TEAPOT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TWISTED TEAPOT?: The most frequently cited violations at TWISTED TEAPOT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Allergen awareness.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 11, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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