TWISTED BISCUIT DINER
Great reviews, failing grade. TWISTED BISCUIT DINER carries a 4.7-star reputation on 2,112 reviews, but its kitchen last graded out at 64/100 — a D on our A–F scale.
That D comes from 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 9 basic violations cited on March 3, 2026. It currently ranks safer than 12% of Lake County restaurants we grade — close to the bottom of the county. One bright spot — its recent inspections have been trending cleaner. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.
Loved (4.7★) but failing (D, 64/100) · safer than 12% of Lake County
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Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to TWISTED BISCUIT DINER, by Florida DBPR grade:
- POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
- DOMINO'S PIZZA
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- D (64/100)
- Violations
- 13 total — 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic
- Address
- 4101 COUNTY ROAD 561, Tavares, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Diner
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.7 stars (2112 reviews)
- Seats
- 158
- Phone
- (352) 508-5331
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
The crowd and the kitchen disagree here, and the gap is wide. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.8 stars.
A third strand, what it costs, appears in 19% of them at 4.0 stars. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (14 reviews). Of the 16 rated reviews, 14 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below.
The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen a D (64/100) on 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 9 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. DBPR last walked in on March 3, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. Ranked against Lake County, it is safer than 12% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include food from approved source.
The practical read: people enjoy eating here, and the kitchen still failed its last inspection. Those are separate claims, and only the second one gets checked by anybody. Everything above is computed from the 16 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 16 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Overpriced. ~$17 after tax for 2 generic biscuits with only a little bit of old, dry chicken and some gravy on top is too much. Basic flavor, if any. Maybe I ordered the wrong dish, but I'm not impressed.
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Excellent biscuits and service is top notch!
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Hands down best breakfast we've enjoyed in Florida. Our waitress Brea was fantastic and the food was absolutely amazing! We will be back for sure. Highly recommend!!!
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Friendly quick service hot fresh food amaerican southern breakfast style. You have to get one of the biscuits!
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Great food, good prices, great service
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Great place for breakfast, the place is packed, outdoor seating, counter seating. They serve alcohol.
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Great food and service! I will definately be coming back again.
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Man this place has the best food I’ve ever had in my 60 years on earth with amazing service. I got an omelette and it was incredible. Old school diner that cooks- not heat and serve slop like most places these days. It’s amazing.
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Great biscuits with many flavors. Food was really good and staff was super friendly. They have really big specialty flavored biscuits. You can get vegetarian pepper gravy for the biscuits.
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Not only was the FOOD phenomenal! Colleen is spectacular!!! There is something to be said for great customer service and she has it!!
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Such a great local spot! The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and everyone was incredibly friendly. What stood out most was seeing the owner there and being able to tell how much he genuinely cares about both his employees and his customers. The welcoming atmosphere made us feel right at home. We're lucky to have a place like this in our community and will definitely be back! I got the hot honey chicken, but added a side of sausage gravy, which made it 10/10!
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it was real good
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Food was well seasoned and cooked properly. Waiter was ok she did her job. But there was an older lady with short blonde Bob cutt who wasn't our waiter who made our grandbaby day! And the atmosphere is was great like T mom and pops. We enjoyed our brunch date with som and grandson
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Great experience on all levels! We had the Short Stack with sausage patties and the City Folk breakfast with ham. Everything was delicious, portions were large and the quality of the food was amazing!
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Well, there's a lot to say. Breakfast is best fulfilled here. They have great mimosas and Irish coffees. Their Texas hash and biscuits and gravy (biscuits and anything really) are something special. All in all, the best Central Florida Breakfast spot. UPDATE: Honestly, this is not just a restaurant - it's an experience. Gents, get the cowboy hash - 'nuff said. Ladies, anything and everything else is well thought out and delivered reliably well. No kidding: this is the spot worth driving an hour to. 10 of 10 in more ways than not. - Loyal Customer
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Always Excellent
Overall Score
38 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Friday
- 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Saturday
- 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Sunday
- 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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March 3, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×3)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
- 42 — Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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August 6, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
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August 5, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
5 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 11 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×4)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: March 3, 2026