Wood N Spoon

97 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach, FL 32960

American

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Wood N Spoon appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Wood N Spoon's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Printed form **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Provided form **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Operator has customer trays and large Cambro containers on site

16-08-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed form **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter

31B-04-4

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/2025

50-17-3

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board is heavily grooved

14-09-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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. Half and half

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

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

31B-02-4

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over dressings **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing pages 1&3. Emailed to operator **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front sink has a drink dispenser in it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom and staff restroom Shared restroom

32-12-5

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wood N Spoon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wood N Spoon on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wood N Spoon?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two 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 64 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wood N Spoon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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