WOODEN SPOON
712 S COLLINS STR, Plant City FL 33563 · 8136528192
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020014015 | Jan 7, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $160 |
| 3--2019058663 | Nov 6, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to mop sink
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole on cook line ceiling
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
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Equipment in poor repair. Dish table shelf broken.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door broken
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired February 1, 2026. Establishment is currently open and operating serving food to the public. Manager renewed license to 2-1-2027
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server expo station butter packets (71F - Cold Holding) Manager put in cooler and will cold hold from now on. Cook line: cooked wings (63F - Cold Holding) Manager placed in cooler Discussed Time As A Public Health Control
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in server cooler opened Sunday. Manager dated
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to mop sink
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole on cook line ceiling
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks in server station table by syrups. Manager removed
Equipment in poor repair. Dish table shelf broken.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door broken
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Pipe was disconnected from mop sink rendering unusable
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cooking crack raw shell eggs then handle clean utensils and ready to eat items with no hand wash. Discussed proper handwashing
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop water dumped on ground outside back door. Reviewed with employees to use mop sink inside establishment to dump mop water.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw pork stored in same pan as raw pork, employee moved cooked pork.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in cooler, employee properly stored raw animal foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior lid ice bin
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in prep area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid and purple liquid
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to walk in freezer
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind unused equipment 2 dead roaches behind ice machine 2 dead roaches under prep tables
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Large hole with broken tiles under prep table. Employee stated they were working on pipes
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cooks line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 servers and 3 cooks working
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand sink by mop sink
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles in disrepair. In walk in freezer and at door
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of potatoes, stored on floor in walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At back hand sink by mop sink, and server hand sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in pans in back pre table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flours and sugar not labeled in storage
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed greasy substance on floor by outside walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pork tenderloin encased in ice from leak in reach in freezer. Manager removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. By back kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-24
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, walk in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed drywall damage behind server make table And back prep room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by walk in freezer due to torn gaskets.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back kitchen
Standing water in floor drain in dry storage room
Standing water in mop sink. Also leg on mop sink is in disrepair
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank by back door.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cook line shelled eggs ambient (61F - Cold Holding). Manager time marked and will use time as a public health control
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of grease degreaser on shelf by sauces in storage. Manager removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Premade Cubans in walk in cooler not dated
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2022
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By cook line Emailed to manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Observed cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine
Open dumpster lid.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Dishroom
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Dish room
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.