The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a gold bracelet while preparing food on cook's line.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. Operator printed and hung up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink behind bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour bulk flour on cook's line in large plastic bin unlabeled.
02D-01-5
74
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents by ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice ice buildup in reach in freezer by fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 7 rodent droppings on floor underneath liquor storage rack. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents by ice machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice ice buildup in reach in freezer by fryers.
14-69-4
78
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in hand wash sink. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white reach in freezer by freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bulk rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line : crab legs (130F - Hot Holding); corn cobs (89F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed no food handler cards for multiple employees, including cook, bartender and 2 servers.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching spices.
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
61
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on stove: corn cobs (114F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated corn to 187F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink as removed from wall by ice machine and liquor storage. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table next to cutting boards where chicken wings are being prepared. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching spices in bulk container. **Warning**
10-01-5
50
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food items stored on floor directly under shelves in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white reach in freezer near fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage stored above individual portioned sauces in glass front reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jul 11, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on stove: corn (93F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating corn. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler: shrimp (40F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding). Operator states that items have been in cooler for 2 hours. Operator placed bags of ice on items for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above single service items used for customers. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar.
How does The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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