Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon
Last inspected:
865 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon, FL 33511Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon has accumulated 198 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.6 per visit. The facility was shut down in 2020 for rodent activity. Recent enforcement shows escalating compliance issues, with a July 2025 warning citing 22 violations and a September 2025 inspection documenting 14 violations despite an intervening compliance callback. The facility's most frequent violations involve proper hand and arm washing, approved food sources, and shell stock handling requirements.
Most recent closure: September 30, 2020 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon: Emergency Closure History (1)
Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020048819 | $400.00 | Sep 30, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 4 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon last inspected?
- Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon last shut down?
- Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon was last shut down on September 30, 2020 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon had?
- Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon find?
- Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon was most recently inspected on September 25, 2025 with 14 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon ever been shut down?
- Yes, Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon been fined?
- Wooden Spoon Diner in Brandon has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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