How many health inspections has WOODEN SPOON DINER had?

WOODEN SPOON DINER has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WOODEN SPOON DINER ever been shut down?

Yes, WOODEN SPOON DINER has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at WOODEN SPOON DINER?

The most frequently cited violations at WOODEN SPOON DINER are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

WOODEN SPOON DINER

865 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Brandon, FL 33511

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RODOS INC · License: SEA3917288

WOODEN SPOON DINER in Brandon, FL has 27 inspections on record with 159 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

27Inspections

159Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 29, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for WOODEN SPOON DINER
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 30, 2020	Rodent activity	14:23:00

Inspection History (27)

Jan 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Feb 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Nov 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 18, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Aug 17, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 1, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 29, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 24, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 6, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

WOODEN SPOON DINER has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has WOODEN SPOON DINER had?: WOODEN SPOON DINER has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has WOODEN SPOON DINER ever been shut down?: Yes, WOODEN SPOON DINER has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at WOODEN SPOON DINER?: The most frequently cited violations at WOODEN SPOON DINER are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Time as control.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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