Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE WOODEN SPOON

7007 OVERSEAS HWY · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3565350
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10704814
DBPR license5400007

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm chlorine in dishwasher . Triple sink is set up to sanitize dishes until repair are made to dishwasher . Dish machine sanitizer at 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. dish machine is sanitizing at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (90*F – Hot Holding); corned beef hash (82*F – Hot Holding)on the cook line the stove was turned on to reheat the sausage patties and hash was refrigerated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in men's bathroom water temp at 82F , no hot water at cook line hand wash sink

Basic 4

#1Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap and sanitizer in the same compartment at triple sink .

#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on utility line between uses.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's bathroom.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.