Wooden Spoon in Marathon
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7007 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050Wooden Spoon in Marathon has accumulated 257 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with warnings issued in four of the past three years and most recent inspections in 2025 revealing 10 violations including 5 high-priority items. Top recurring violations involve multi-use utensil sanitation, cooling equipment, and ventilation. Recent inspection data shows consistent callback compliance, though high-priority violations continue to appear.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Wooden Spoon in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Wooden Spoon in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Wooden Spoon in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wooden Spoon in Marathon last inspected?
- Wooden Spoon in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wooden Spoon in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wooden Spoon in Marathon are: Proper cooling equipment, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Wooden Spoon in Marathon had?
- Wooden Spoon in Marathon has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wooden Spoon in Marathon find?
- Wooden Spoon in Marathon was most recently inspected on September 10, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wooden Spoon in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Wooden Spoon in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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