WOODEN SPOON DINER
865 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.655.5556
Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor near exit door at service station. Dead roach removed, area cleaned, mopped and sanitized. Approximately 12 dead roaches observed on glue traps in storage closet. Traps removed and discarded, area swept, mopped and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020048819 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by patio door
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by patio door
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach solution in spray bottle not labeled. Operator placed label
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk flour. Operator discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and light fixtures in dining area and kitchen have dust buildup.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler at wait station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk breading. Operator placed properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling fans in dining area have dust buildup.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over prepared lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved mushrooms.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled. Operator placed label
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over unwashed tomatoes.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Manager clipped higher
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave Cutting board in kitchen and servers station Can opener - placed to wash
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In process of thawing advised manager to cut bags open.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above coffee maker in servers station. Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys Employee phone
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in kitchen with no hair restraint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discarded microwave
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near back exit tiles broken Wall in dish area tiles broken
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk breading. Manager placed correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall near ac vent
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At servers station, manager placed in sani bucket
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager remade Dani bucket chlorine 100 ppm
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over food. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf with food. Manager removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees without hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Fries on the floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed on shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on flip top cooler.
Aug 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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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. Chlorine at 0ppm
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris buildup around soda nozzles in service area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils observed in handwashing sink in dish area. Employee removed utensils
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at handwashing sink in service station
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Equipment in disrepair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed approximately 6 cutting boards with deep grooves
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor near exit door at service station. Dead roach removed, area cleaned, mopped and sanitized. Approximately 12 dead roaches observed on glue traps in storage closet. Traps removed and discarded, area swept, mopped and sanitized.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys on shelf in kitchen near spices
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under oven on cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of food on floor of walk in freezer. Observed bag of flour on floor in kitchen. Items were removed from the floor by manager
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soft drink drain rack. Ice scoop was removed by employee
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, at oven on cookline. Operator removed the tongs
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at exterior mop sink due to pipe being disconnected. Manager reconnected the drain pipe
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at sanitizer bucket at service station
Working containers of food, container not identified by common name. Observed in walk in cooler
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Moved
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of utensils in sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of stainless cleaner stored on shelf with food Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table in back kitchen Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of flour stored on floor in kitchen Corrected observed employee place on shelf
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles Corrected -observed employee remove
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.