WOODEN SPOON
1700 Gateway Drive
Melbourne, Florida, 32904
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. In walk in freezer and at door
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of potatoes, stored on floor in walk in cooler
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At back hand sink by mop sink, and server hand sink
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in pans in back pre table
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flours and sugar not labeled in storage
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 servers and 3 cooks working
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand sink by mop sink
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-24
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, walk in freezer
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed drywall damage behind server make table And back prep room
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by walk in freezer due to torn gaskets.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back kitchen
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain in dry storage room
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water in mop sink. Also leg on mop sink is in disrepair
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed greasy substance on floor by outside walk in cooler
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pork tenderloin encased in ice from leak in reach in freezer. Manager removed
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By back kitchen
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank by back door.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2022
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By cook line Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
- 13-03-4:Basic - Observed cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cook line shelled eggs ambient (61F - Cold Holding). Manager time marked and will use time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of grease degreaser on shelf by sauces in storage. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Premade Cubans in walk in cooler not dated
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Dishroom
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Dish room
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).