The Wooden Rooster
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
95
Score
The Wooden Rooster has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with yellow substance.
22-20-5
95
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket testing at 500+ PPM. Discussed with General Manager. Chemical dispenser was recently serviced, per manager. Employee diluted chemical with water and quaternary sanitizer bucket is now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at front counter not stored inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances.
22-20-5
86
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area in rear of restaurant by hand wash sink.
41-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in storage closet has mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to crepe station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in upright reach in cooler in storage area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line answered phone and failed to wash hands afterwards.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified as raw or undercooked animal product on menu. Manager marked all menus with asterisk for cold smoked salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above reach in cooler under coffee machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water of 102 F in prep area. Manager changed water to 174 F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers behind front counter have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
61
Mar 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 held on time with no time stamp. Manager time marked as of 8:00 am. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee emptied water into hand wash sink behind front counter.
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop behind front counter in standing water of 83 F. Manager removed, washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table across from reach in coolers near ware washing area. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
45
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 held on time with no time stamp. Manager put on time mark of 8:00 am. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager displayed current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers behind front counter have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
61
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerator underneath espresso machine: milk (49F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler behind front counter have food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon not identified as raw or undercooked on menu. Manager marked smoked salmon menu items with an asterisk. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hollandaise sauce being held on time behind front counter in steam well was not marked with a start time or end time. Manager labeled with a start time of 7:00 am. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dish machine is only recording a surface temperature of 156.2 F. Dishes will be sanitized in three-compartment sink with a quaternary reading of 200 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen area has mold like debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing just above doorway to kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler behind front counter have grooved cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water stored on the floor by bathrooms. Manager relocated water 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee stirrer spoons by coffee machine in standing water at 92 F. Manager replaced water and temperature is now 172 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean plastic container top in ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter not inverted for protection.
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Wooden Rooster last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Wooden Rooster on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Wooden Rooster?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Wooden Rooster.
How does The Wooden Rooster compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
The Wooden Rooster most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has The Wooden Rooster's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Wooden Rooster have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Wooden Rooster means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Wooden Rooster inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Wooden Rooster is inspected around three times per year on average.
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