Lakeland Highlands, Polk County

WOODEN SPOON OF LAKELAND

6960 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland Highlands, FL 33813

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Feb 5, 2025
City
Lakeland Highlands
County
Polk
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-25-4

Detail 23528794

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hair and then engaged in making a beverage (coffee and a glass of water) at the beverage station. I informed the employee to wash her hands. Corrective Action Taken

32-02-4

Detail 23528795

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom. The door was closed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23528796

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 23079529

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over Philly steak in the top drawer on the cook line. The product was reversed. Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 23079530

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Test kit expired 6/ 2022.

32-02-4

Detail 23079531

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door in the kitchen. Door was closed. Not self closing. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23079532

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2024 The opera pulled it online. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 23079533

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on the top shelf in the dishwasher area.

Feb 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22666662

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired February 1,2024.

41-17-4

Detail 22666663

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at the bar with green liquid inside the bottle. The manager labeled the bottle as Mr. Clean disinfectant. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22666664

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22470009

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. 00ppm. The establishment has been instructed to use the 3 compartment sink in place of the dish machine. The manager called for a service repair. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22470011

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy by email. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 22470010

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to the single prep sink in the back prep area. The manager fixed the paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 22470013

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open beverage on the cutting board on the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The beverage was removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22470008

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the cutting board on the large flip top reach in cooking across from the cook line. The cell phone was removed and the cutting board was washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22470007

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

22-08-4

Detail 22470012

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave on shelf acfrom the ice machine.

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-18-4

Detail 22138693

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On floor in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Time Extended

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

28-26-5

Detail 22134734

High Priority - Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain at dish machine. Water was overflowing when dish machine was running and water coming up was going into another floor drain right in front of dish machine. Area blocked off and manager cleaned and sanitized the floor. Plumber is on their way out and establishment can wash rinse and sanitize dishes in three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22134735

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back prep sink. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22134732

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packs of thawed salmon in walk in cooler. Manager cut the bags Corrected On-Site Warning

29-18-4

Detail 22134733

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On floor in prep area Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22134736

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

29-19-4

Detail 22134731

Basic - Observed standing water in floor at dish machine. When dish machine runs it begins to overflow. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22134737

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour's not labeled in storage. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21733003

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 21733005

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

14-01-5

Detail 21733002

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 1/6 pan in bin-of flour

32-02-4

Detail 21733007

Basic - Employee Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Self closer in disrepair as well

40-06-5

Detail 21733006

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys on expo line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 21733001

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21733004

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flours

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

35B-01-4

Detail 21166256

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21166258

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall. 1 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 21166257

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Time Extended

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 21164043

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Warning

12A-11-4

Detail 21164048

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed cook leave bathroom and grab gloves without washing hands. Educated cook and manager. Employee washed hands Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21164044

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: rice (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (44F - Cold Holding); sliced American (44F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding). Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 21164045

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Can of sauerkraut. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21164046

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach stuck between hand sink and wall in back prep area. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21164047

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21164051

Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall. 1 Warning

38-07-4

Detail 21164049

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning

29-03-4

Detail 21164050

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From bottom pan on dish machine and from ac drain line under dish machine Warning

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 20583196

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil by dish rack and a bottle of medicine on cook line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20583198

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo line: butter pats (68°F - Cold Holding). Discussed time as a public health control. Manager time marked product and I emailed paperwork to manager. Manager filled out paperwork Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 20583201

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sloppy joe mix prepared on 10-1 and frozen. Was pulled from freezer on 10-9 and still had original prep date. Educated operator on proper date tracking. Manager voluntarily discarded product Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 20583199

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by small right make table on cook line. Manager cleaned and sanitized

14-11-4

Detail 20583197

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cook line

36-17-5

Detail 20583200

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair at server station by coffee maker

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-4

Detail 20424688

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer gasket broken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

47-02-4

Detail 20424687
  • From initial inspection : Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 20424200

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on back of reach in freezer in back prep area. Observed 3 live roaches on wall to the left of walk in cooler. Manager eradicated all 6 and called pest control to come out Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Observed 1 live roach on shelving joint on back wall. Manager eradicated and sanitized area Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 20424203

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. Manager swept up roaches Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: I dead roach observed on back shelf in dry storage. Manager cleaned up and sanitized area Admin Complaint

14-11-4

Detail 20424201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer gasket broken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

47-02-4

Detail 20424202
  • From initial inspection : Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 20423337

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on back of reach in freezer in back prep area. Observed 3 live roaches on wall to the left of walk in cooler. Manager eradicated all 6 and called pest control to come out Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20423338

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk in cooler cold holding- cooked potatoes 47 degrees, sliced ham 46 degrees, cooked meat sauce 47 degrees, butter 45 degrees, raw swai 45 degrees. Manager pulled items out of walk in cooler and put in walk in freezer and other coolers to cool product. Manager stated they are waiting on part to repair cooler Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 20423335

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. Manager swept up roaches Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-11-4

Detail 20423339

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer gasket broken Repeat Violation

47-02-4

Detail 20423336

Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. On cook line

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-4

Detail 20424194

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket broken on walk in freezer door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20422951

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server salad station: potato salad (46°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (46°F - Cold Holding); feta (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (45°F - Cold Holding). Manager started icing product down. * Corrective action* Walk in cooler: sliced cheddar (45°F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45°F - Cold Holding); sliced swiss (45°F - Cold Holding). Technician came to fix unit Server station cart: butter packets (64°F - Cold Holding). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Items in walk in cooler cold holding- cooked potatoes 47 degrees, sliced ham 46 degrees, cooked meat sauce 47 degrees, butter 45 degrees, raw swai 45 degrees. Manager pulled items out of walk in cooler and put in walk in freezer and other coolers to cool product. Manager stated they are waiting on part to repair cooler. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 20422949

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on ground at server station under left counter. Manager swept it up Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Observed 2 dead roaches behind reach in cooler in back kitchen. Manager swept up. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20422950

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket broken on walk in freezer door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 20417280

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. All food items made between 9am and 12 pm day prior in walk in cooler: Walk in cooler: cooked meat sauce (47°F - Cooling); cooked rice (45°F - Cooling); gravy (48°F - Cooling); chicken soup (47°F - Cooling); cooked chicken (47°F - Cooling). Stop sale issued Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 20417278

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20417281

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20417279

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server salad station: potato salad (46°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (46°F - Cold Holding); feta (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (45°F - Cold Holding). Manager started icing product down. * Corrective action* Walk in cooler: sliced cheddar (45°F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45°F - Cold Holding); sliced swiss (45°F - Cold Holding). Technician came to fix unit Server station cart: butter packets (64°F - Cold Holding). Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20417283

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of dawn dish detergent on prep table next to spices and onions. Bottles of cleaner with bleach on rack next to plates and to go boxes at expo station. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

41-27-4

Detail 20417271

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 200ppm. Remade and tested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20417275

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Servsafe- MULLEN- PATRICK, cert # 13247912 Expired 2/8/2021 there was a current cfm on site, sarah Warning

05-08-4

Detail 20417269

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20417274

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At expo station. Manager filled Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20417272

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of product in walk in cooler Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 20417277

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Safe staff certifications Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20417282

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on ground at server station under left counter. Manager swept it up Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20417276

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket broken on walk in freezer door. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20417270

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In server cooler Warning

29-03-4

Detail 20417273

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From dish machine. Floor Drain is not wider than drain from dish machine Warning