Twisted Biscuit Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Twisted Biscuit Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Palm Bay restaurant, which scores around 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter has no date for installation or expiration.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone, employee drink and keys above make table prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer has torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Exterior of microwaves and handles soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers, reach in freezer, and bottom shelf on cook line soiled on exterior with old food debris. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets require cleaning. Chest freezer seal soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer bottom shelves have old food debris.
22-16-4
70
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food. Dishes of butter sitting on dining room tables. Server removed dishes of butter from tables. **Corrected On-Site**
07-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili made yesterday not date marked. Cook date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
36-60-5
74
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
45
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
21
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: On order **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Cook and dishwasher with no training cards. (George and Ken) - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and dishwasher no hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups by server station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in front room and in back by mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
52
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 3 door reach in freezer raw chicken over raw beef **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Instructed dishwasher on how to prime machine and ran again. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line iscuits w jalapeño cheddar - cooked plant food 80F Cooked potatoes 52F Hash browns 47F recommended to add to time plan. Corrected action taken. Flip top Sausage 48F Diced ham 51F Sliced tomatoes 52F Sliced cheese 53F Reach in below flip top: Corn beef 49F, Chx salad 48F, Corn beef 3 door reach in cooler on cook line raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (48F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding) Manager states received deliver around 7 o'clock found items at 845, recommended rapid chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in kitchen near where clean dishes are stored.
41-24-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled sanitizer bucket at hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator, was filled out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -10F
05-06-4
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. Cook and dishwasher with no training cards. (George and Ken)
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer bucket.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves, under microwave.
14-45-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in greasy rack by stove top
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and dishwasher no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups by server station.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour and jugs of oil. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Front line hand sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Gap in hood vent
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop and chicken base scoop stored on dirty surface.
10-02-4
Basic - Liquid butter, sour cream not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Soiled aprons hanging on dish rack where clean dishes are stored.
21-14-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Three door reach in cooler had unwashed mushrooms over milk and dressings
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in front room and in back by mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Towel on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
8
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler to right of cook line. Raw chicken in containers stored over raw beef. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Over toast station. butter (90F - Cold Holding). Discussed use of TPHC with operator
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell on cook line. grits (120F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated on flat top to 172°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib between mop sink and dish area
29-34-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door does not fully close under its own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top shelf over make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over cook line is heavily soiled
23-03-4
47
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Creamer and milk opened not dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Josh. Had managers card but could not find it.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cooler and small board by toaster
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior screen door has torn screen
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cups handel in flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink front counter inspector sent sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twisted Biscuit Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Twisted Biscuit Cafe on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twisted Biscuit Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Twisted Biscuit Cafe.
How does Twisted Biscuit Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Twisted Biscuit Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Twisted Biscuit Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Twisted Biscuit Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Twisted Biscuit Cafe 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 Twisted Biscuit Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Twisted Biscuit Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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