Wooden Spoon, 7007 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Wooden Spoon
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7007 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
License #: 5400007
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving in kitchen.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On RIC ANOVE DOORS
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Soap in sanitizer 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish pan on floor in front of HWS **Corrected On-Site**
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Back kitchen area,
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - No drip rail installed for catching grease from hood.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Hood exhaust system in back cooking area is not working properly. Service due on 11/2013 has not been updated. Hood system in front cooking area is not working properly.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door has holes in it.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 52°G, corrective action taken, put in RIC
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish rack covering hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. cooked potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
6/11/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes, onions
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 68°F, corrective action taken , put in RIC.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage patties 85°F, corrective action taken reheated.
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Onions, potatoes
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Sausage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.Eggs over potatoes in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in three-compartment sink/three-compartment sink draining onto floor.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.Rusty **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Table under slicer
1/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
9/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside reach in cooler
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Ground beef. Operator transferred to reach in ooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with soap
7/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Dishwasher
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.Cook
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cook and prep helper
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • COLD FOODS NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.
  • Critical - MISSING PARKING PROTECTION AROUND PROPANE TANK.
  • Critical - OBSERVED MEDICATION IN COOKLINE AREA.
  • POTS AND PANS NEED TO BE STORED INVERTED.
  • TRASH ON THE FLOOR.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.Kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Drygoods storage.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.Fryers
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Grits.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.Kitchen by microwave and on top of cooler by front counter.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Oil
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Dishwasher
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.By dishwasher in kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil by fryers
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade paper used for food storage.Paper towel for bacon/sausage patties.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.Kitchen
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.K class in kitchen
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler handle
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 DRY DROPPINGS ON TOP OF WOODEN STORAGE COUNTER 3 FEET AWAY FROM KITCHEN AREA
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. NEW MANAGER @ LOCATION
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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