Marathon, Monroe County

THE WOODEN SPOON

7007 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon, FL 33050

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Apr 14, 2026
City
Marathon
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

33-19-4

Detail 24510223

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-20-4

Detail 24510225

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

10-20-4

Detail 24510224

Basic - In-use tongs stored on fire equipment conduit between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 24510227

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 24510226

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

06-01-5

Detail 24510228

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Ham thawing in container on shelf .

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 24130511

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins seamoss stored over food preparation area Cook removed from shelf and put in personal bag Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 24130516

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 24130508

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ham and cooked potatoes in reach in cooler .

08A-20-5

Detail 24130515

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef and raw chicken over French toast egg wash in drawers on cook line Egg wash was relocated to other drawer away from raw chicken and beef Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24130507

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect spray stored on shelf or concrete ledge with vinegar and white rice and canned goods in dry storage area

33-19-4

Detail 24130512

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

10-20-4

Detail 24130513

Basic - In-use tongs stored on utility lines next to fryer between uses. removed tongs from lines and put into dish area Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24130514

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters are soiled with accumulated dust

08B-38-4

Detail 24130510

Basic - Oil containers are stored on floor in dry storage room

33-16-4

Detail 24130509

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23681562

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. 10 ppm chlorine in dishwasher . Triple sink is set up to sanitize dishes until repair are made to dishwasher . Dish machine sanitizer at 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 23681558

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. dish machine is sanitizing at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23681560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (90F - Hot Holding); corned beef hash (82F - Hot Holding)on the cook line the stove was turned on to reheat the sausage patties and hash was refrigerated. Corrective Action Taken

16-33-4

Detail 23681557

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-37-1

Detail 23681561

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 23681566

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

27-16-4

Detail 23681559

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in men's bathroom water temp at 82F , no hot water at cook line hand wash sink

16-13-5

Detail 23681564

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap and sanitizer in the same compartment at triple sink .

10-20-4

Detail 23681565

Basic - In-use tongs stored on utility line between uses.

31B-04-4

Detail 23681563

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's bathroom.

33-16-4

Detail 23681567

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 23309208

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server buttering toast and touching bread with out wearing gloves . BHC with ready to eat food Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23309210

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (90F - Hot Holding);corn beef hash (78F - Hot Holding); at front cook line these items were relocated to the flat top to reheated to 165 and hot hold items were below hot hold temperature of 135F for under 45 minutes as per chef Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23309213

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/ Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23309206

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23309209

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23309212

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a Pack of cigarettes on top of microwave Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23309207

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits spoon in water at 90 F, water and spoon were relocated to the flat top to reach 135 F. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23309211

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The handwashing sink In dish area Warning

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-29-4

Detail 22897419

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Grease receptacle lid open. Time Extended

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22748319

High Priority - Raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, cooked potatoes in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22748318

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored . lubricating oil stored on top of dish machine

53A-03-7

Detail 22748316

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/ Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22748323

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can and dish pans

14-01-5

Detail 22748322

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense blue berries.

40-06-5

Detail 22748320

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.purses stored on soda boxes.

33-29-4

Detail 22748321

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.

36-24-5

Detail 22748317

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wood separating from concrete block in storage area

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 17

12A-27-4

Detail 22381459

High Priority - Cook cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food , cheese, bacon,and clean plates without washing hands. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22381466

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touching cooked bacon putting on plate with bare hands . Discussed handwashhing and gloves and utensils with the cook. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 22381464

High Priority - Front line cook switched from working with raw food shell eggs to ready-to-eat food cheese, bacon without washing hands. Discussed handwashhing and gloves and utensils with the cook. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22381458

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22381453

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Hollandaise sauce Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22381462

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22381457

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. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22381461

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad in front cookline handwash sink Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22381467

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom used by employees and at front cook line handwash sink Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22381456

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. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22381460

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed forms to Aaron the chef. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22381463

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Johnny, Kim,are expired 10/1/23. Aaron has no CFM or foodhandler. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22381452

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 22381468

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.mop sink has been removed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22381465

Basic - Oil containers stored on floor. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22381455

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage trailer. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22381454

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 chlorine 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 21747844

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employees touching toast with bare hands . tongs and wax paper are being used to touch toast and butter toast Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21747842

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cookline @ handwash sink Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 21747845

Basic - Cardboard boxes on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

24-07-4

Detail 21747846

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pots stored not inverted and on the floor in storage room Corrected On-Site

51-15-4

Detail 21747848

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. observed approximately 52 seats in restaurant that is licensed for 32 seats. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21747847

Basic - Hole in or other damage to tile wall in Mens bathroom . Observed Large crack in tile around door and broken tile cove base

33-16-4

Detail 21747843

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

06-01-5

Detail 21747841

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing on shelf in kitchen . Still frozen Corrected On-Site

Nov 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21577580

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21577583

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas through out restaurant including cook line and prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas through out restaurant including cook line and prep area. Absorbent Acoustic ceiling tiles are used instead of a smooth cleanable non absorbent ceiling tile.Time Extended Time Extended

55-01-4

Detail 21577584

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. As per employee they do not charge an automatic gratuity on the bill. Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 21577581

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 21577579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.observed 52 seats at time of inspection - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: observed 52 seats at time of inspection Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21577582

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in men room , cracked tile. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Some of the wall has been repaired in the Mens bathroom . Around the interior of door frame the tiles are cracked . Time Extended

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

29-34-4

Detail 21346914

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

31A-11-4

Detail 21346909

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in sink, dumping in sink. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 21346916

Basic - Above triple sink the Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-37-5

Detail 21346910

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas through out restaurant including cook line and prep area.

55-01-4

Detail 21346907

Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.

51-09-4

Detail 21346912

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.

51-15-4

Detail 21346908

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.observed 52 seats at time of inspection

08B-52-4

Detail 21346915

Basic - Food served in dining room on tables under dripping condensation from AC vents.

36-24-5

Detail 21346917

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in men room , cracked tile.

36-34-5

Detail 21346913

Basic - Kitchen Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

25-05-4

Detail 21346911

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in trailer .

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 21003516

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above food prep area. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21003514

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

31B-03-4

Detail 21003515

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink @ front Cookline

53B-14-5

Detail 21003522

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Omar Riveria, Jose , Lisa, Holly,

22-20-5

Detail 21003526

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-37-5

Detail 21003510

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above triple sink

36-36-4

Detail 21003521

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dish machine

24-28-4

Detail 21003513

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.

14-11-4

Detail 21003527

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler , door hard to open , temperature at 43F.

10-02-4

Detail 21003512

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging on electrical conduit pipe in kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 21003523

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21003524

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled. Wood shelving in dry storage area are soiled with debris. Exterior of door on ice machine is soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 21003519

Basic - Plastic bottles of water, oil container stored on floor.

24-01-4

Detail 21003525

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21003511

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-49-6

Detail 21003517

Basic - Standing water in bottom of stand up reach-in-cooler in kitchen

06-01-5

Detail 21003520

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing on table in kitchen Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21003518

Basic - Wall behind fryer is soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.