Wooden Spoon in Plant City
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712 S Collins Str, Plant City, FL 33563Wooden Spoon in Plant City has been inspected 24 times on record with 129 total violations, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on November 6, 2019 for rodent activity. Disciplinary actions totaling $560 were issued.
High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, including the most recent on March 25, 2026. Water supply violations appeared in 4 of the past 6 inspections. Handwashing and proper hand-washing violations were documented in multiple inspections. Chemical storage violations and food contact surface violations also recurred. A propane tank larger than code-permitted capacity was located inside the building during a December 5, 2024 inspection, creating a fire safety hazard.
The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 identified 20 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health policy, water supply, and correct procedures) and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.
Most recent closure: November 6, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wooden Spoon in Plant City: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Wooden Spoon in Plant City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Wooden Spoon in Plant City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $560.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020014015 | $160.00 | Jan 7, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019058663 | $400.00 | Nov 6, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Wooden Spoon in Plant City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wooden Spoon in Plant City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 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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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Wooden Spoon in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wooden Spoon in Plant City last inspected?
- Wooden Spoon in Plant City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Wooden Spoon in Plant City last shut down?
- Wooden Spoon in Plant City was last shut down on November 6, 2019 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 in Plant City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wooden Spoon in Plant City are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Wooden Spoon in Plant City had?
- Wooden Spoon in Plant City has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wooden Spoon in Plant City find?
- Wooden Spoon in Plant City was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Wooden Spoon in Plant City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Wooden Spoon in Plant City 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 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Wooden Spoon in Plant City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wooden Spoon in Plant City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Wooden Spoon in Plant City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Wooden Spoon in Plant City has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
- How much has Wooden Spoon in Plant City been fined?
- Wooden Spoon in Plant City has been fined a total of $560.00 across 2 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).
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.
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