Fireman Derek's Bakeshop

250 N Federal Hwy Ste 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
American
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Fireman Derek's Bakeshop has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep room. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Employee and operator filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
74
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe paper napkins stored on floor in office.
25-05-4
95
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
95
Oct 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fireman Derek's Bakeshop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fireman Derek's Bakeshop on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Fireman Derek's Bakeshop compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Fireman Derek's Bakeshop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Fireman Derek's Bakeshop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fireman Derek's Bakeshop have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fireman Derek's Bakeshop 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 Fireman Derek's Bakeshop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fireman Derek's Bakeshop is inspected around two times per year on average.