Chef & the Baker

4521 107 Cir N Ste 4, Clearwater, FL 33762

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chef & the Baker three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Chef & the Baker is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 30, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside corn starch container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**

14-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink using large bucket to catch water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**

29-11-4

Sep 15, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler - 3 Mascarpone whipped cream dated 8/9 Cream fresh dated 9/4 Queso cheese dated 9/6 Short rib stock 6/19 **Warning**

02C-01-5

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. Dish machine at 0 ppm ran three times. Changed buckets. **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw commuted eggs over ready to eat grapes. Employee moved and marked with personal food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near bakery entrance. Replaced batteries **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water cup on active prep table. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic pan in use on prep table both chipped actively in use. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler number 2 front on floor. **Warning**

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of canola oil on floor under floor mixer. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on drying rack. **Warning**

16-46-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink using large bucket to catch water. **Warning**

29-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

16-03-4

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

16-21-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside corn starch container. **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach inside back storage mechanical room on floor. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**

35A-03-4

Jun 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef & the Baker last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef & the Baker on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Chef & the Baker compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Chef & the Baker most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Chef & the Baker's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chef & the Baker have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chef & the Baker means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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