Wooden Spoon
712 S Collins Str, Plant City, FL 33563 · Permanent Food Service · License 3900935
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 complaint inspection4 high priority (fixed before it reopened Nov 6), 2 basic-14
- Emergency closure on Nov 5, reopened Nov 6Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitNov 6, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitNov 6, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
1 dying roach on floor by back door 1 dropping on floor by pos table. 2 droppings on floor in kitchen. Manager removed and eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas.
More time given
- First visitNov 5, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
4 live flies flying in kitchen by soda bibs landing on walls and trash can.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
1 rodent dropping on top of soda bib box. Manager removed dropping and discarded box. 2 rodent droppings on ledge by soda bibs 2 rodent droppings on floor by dry storage. 4 rodent droppings on shelf in storage. 6 rodent droppings in dry storage on unused top grill 12 rodent droppings in dry storage 8 rodent droppings on floor in unused restroom 10 rodent droppings on dish machine. Manager began cleaning droppings
Fixed on the spot
Observed chew marks on bag of macaroni.
Chew marks of 2 bags of house auntry seafood breader. Stop sale issued
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present.
Observed pieces cardboard, cotton filler and filter pieces on unused chairs and racks.
Basic2
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Observed back storage area that had multiple pieces of unused, cooking equipment like flat top grill, coolers, gyro machines, toasters, steam wells, plates, and decorations.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed multiple holes and walls throughout kitchen and including broken and missing Cove molding throughout the kitchen
Earlier inspections 1
B82Routine inspection8 violations, 4 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitOct 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
See stop sale. 3 portions of yellow rice dated 9-30. 1 pan cooked Black beans dated 10-6 1 pan Sloppy Joe mix with cooked beef dated 10-1 1 pan Brown gravy dated 10-6 5 pans Cooked Green beans dated 10-7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
3 portions of yellow rice dated 9-30. 1 pan cooked Black beans dated 10-6 1 pan Sloppy Joe mix with cooked beef dated 10-1 1 pan Brown gravy dated 10-6 5 pans Cooked Green beans dated 10-7
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Steam table pork sausage (87°F - Hot Holding). Manager placed in oven to her heat to 165f.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Containers of cleaner stored on shelf next to coffee and tea in server station. Manager moved
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Server hand sink
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles cracked and broken on floor in walk in cooler.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.