Fireman Derek's Bakeshop

3435 N Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

American

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Fireman Derek's Bakeshop has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Aug 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Fireman Derek's Bakeshop on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at front counter hand sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at storage area reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of powdered sugar. **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at standing reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for togo food containers located at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom.

32-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes containing togo food containers stored on the floor below oven. **Corrected On-Site**

25-17-4

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg yolks stored above empanadas inside the refrigerator. The operator removed the raw egg yolks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alexandra working at the front counter for a year with no proof of food handler training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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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 Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fireman Derek's Bakeshop?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fireman Derek's Bakeshop.

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

Fireman Derek's Bakeshop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fireman Derek's Bakeshop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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