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THE WOODEN SPOON

7007 OVERSEAS HWY · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3400638
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8532374
DBPR license5400007

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, cooked potatoes in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored . lubricating oil stored on top of dish machine

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can and dish pans

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense blue berries.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.purses stored on soda boxes.

#3Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open.

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wood separating from concrete block in storage area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.