Twist
413 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103832
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection2 high priority, 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-28
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed : orange dairy whip 57°. ALSO, Almond milk 47°, both were in the front line reach-in cooler.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed : lack of a vacuum breaker on the outside faucet, by the front entrance.
Intermediate5
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed : lack of a probe thermometer.
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Observed : lack of a poster.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed : drain tubes and sponge in front line hand wash sink. These were removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : lack of any proof.
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : lack of any proof.
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed : plastic water bottles stored on the floor of the front line. ALSO, bagged chips on the floor in the art room.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed : the restroom door is not self closing.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.