TWISTEE TREAT
TWISTEE TREAT is one of Central Florida's sharpest contradictions: 4.5 stars from 1,629 diners, and a D health grade from the state. People plainly love the food. The inspection report tells a rougher story.
By health score it sits safer than 8% of Lake County restaurants we grade — among the riskier kitchens in the county. The grade reflects 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 4 basic violations at its last inspection on July 15, 2025. Safer, higher-graded picks nearby are listed below.
Loved (4.5★) but failing (D, 61/100) · safer than 8% of Lake County
Get directions Call (352) 343-6177
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to TWISTEE TREAT, by Florida DBPR grade:
- JIMMY JOHNS #2105
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- D (61/100)
- Violations
- 9 total — 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic
- Address
- 397 E BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Ice cream shop, Dessert restaurant, Dessert shop, Family restaurant
- Price
- $
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (1629 reviews)
- Seats
- 8
- Phone
- (352) 343-6177
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
This is the pattern the site exists to surface: strong reviews, weak inspection. Reviewers who mention pacing rate this place 5.0 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (17 of 20). No one in this corpus comments on the state of the room at all. Of the 20 rated reviews, 18 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below.
None of that is visible in a star rating: the most recent DBPR inspection graded this kitchen a D (61/100), citing 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 4 basic violations. Diner sentiment and inspection result are measuring different things here, and only one of them is checked by the state. The visit behind that grade was July 15, 2025. That puts it ahead of 8% of graded kitchens in Lake County. For specifics, the last inspection cited cross-contamination and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.
Taken together, this is a place diners like and inspectors do not. A good meal and a clean kitchen are different questions. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.
Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Very friendly and quick
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Great ice cream shop.
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Everything is great however please install Bug Zappers around the entire restaurant especially in front to come on at night . The bugs were really bad as they were attracted to the lights. It was so bad we almost left and other guest were also not feeling fighting the bugs. My suggestion is to do it at all your restaurants being people have to stand outside at night in long lines waiting to be served.
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Great treat on a hot day, or any day! Best malts in Central Florida. Awesome friendly staff.
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My favorite location NO matter what temperature it is And these girls are always sweet to the customers too You can’t avoid making your mouth crave a sweet ice cream cone My wife is crazy about this place
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Generous portions of a tasty treat at reasonable prices!
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Strawberry was out
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Get off of your phone. Don't get me started on the literal thousands of bugs outside "the cone", the building is covered in them.
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Very good ice cream
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Need a drive threw
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Great ice cream
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Medium cone soft ice-cream cost me 3$ very tasty. Recommend
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Awesome ice cream!!
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Awesome soft serve
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We like ice cream, this is a great place for ice cream
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I’m giving this place 5 stars because they were out of several of my first choice toppings and add-ins, which actually somehow made the experience more authentic and was in line with my expectations. But seriously, it hit the spot after a long day of basketball at the Big House.
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This little ice cream place is just about the best around.It reminds me of the twin kisses from years ago, and I love it.The ice cream is really good.There's always a line, so be prepared to wait and eat it fast because when it's hot here, it does not last long
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This place is awesome. You should come here !!
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Love their ice cream. Very creamy. Truly enjoyed it!
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This was a lovely place for lunch. Nice ambiance, nice view. The food was reasonably priced and very delicious. The service was great. Would definitely recommend.
Overall Score
32 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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July 15, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 25 — Single-service and single-use items
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used (×2)
- 42 — Cleaning and maintenance equipment
- 50 — Current license, properly displayed
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: July 15, 2025