Wood N Spoon
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
45
Score
Wood N Spoon appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Vero Beach restaurant, which scores around 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy observed at 112f. On stove for less than 1 hour. Advised to reheat to 165f **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut watermelon in shopping bag. Operator moved to food storage plastic bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Ham and roast beef in cook line reach in cooler observed at 51f. Operator states items were placed in cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Items were moved to freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store dirty dishes. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on stainless freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Gravy lid has cracked and been repaired with duct tape. Advised operator to replace lid
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water observed at 93f. Items were moved to stove to reheat water **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on stainless freezer and make table cooler are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cooler cutting board
14-09-4
45
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in yogurt sauce
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading less than 10ppm. Employee added more bleach. Now reading 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spicy salsa in make line cooler. Employee states made yesterday and in cooler overnight
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spicy salsa
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 76° water
10-07-4
64
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Half and half and onions **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 89f. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Operator added time to eggs had not been 4 hours **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table Turned board over to other side **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front glass cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. For pooled eggs and shell eggs. Owner updated time as a public health control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut deli ham above cold hold section of flip top cooler. 54f for 45 minutes. Moved to bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Sandwich press and cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in potato's. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine. New sanitizer set up to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wood N Spoon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wood N Spoon on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wood N Spoon?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wood N Spoon.
How does Wood N Spoon compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Wood N Spoon most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Wood N Spoon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wood N Spoon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wood N Spoon means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Wood N Spoon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wood N Spoon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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