John the Baker
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at John the Baker, the earliest from 2022. John the Baker was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited four times.
John the Baker's latest score of 55 falls below the Pembroke Pines average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected , outside mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed vacuum breaker inside, needs to add outside as well. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - walk in cooler added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed same **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter flip top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Outside walk in cooler- substantial build up of rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flying insects around reach in freezer, next to dishwasher- machine., in rear kitchen, not contact with food. -2 flying insects landing on prep table next to slicer machine, in front of dishwasher machine. In rear kitchen, not contact with food. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected , outside mop sink **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Head of dough mixer machine, encrusted food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to coffee station- Clean ing tools in front of sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - walk in cooler added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter flip top **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Rear kitchen, behind dough mixer machine. preparation area, build up of old food residues. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front counter, next to flip top, spoons not inverted, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef bones stored inside reach in cooler without any wrap **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Outside walk in cooler- substantial build up of rust. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. In use- outside enclosed- walk in cooler- water from clogged drain, left side of walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-03-4
41
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to dishwasher machine. Large bowls of pizza dough, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -service station, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired on September/2023.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing water in pizza station, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup, inside cooked pasta in front counter-salad station, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine in rear kitchen, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.large soda bottle inside one door cooler in cook line, Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. One door RIF- raw pork sausages over precooked diced chicken. Employee placed raw pork sausages on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
16-37-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda station, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping cloths on prep train cook line, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up of black like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
55
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Receiving area, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Below HWS, next to dishwasher area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tile below HWS, next to dishwasher machine **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Receiving area, and rear kitchen, employee removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Two doors freezer, beef bones without any protection, Employee placed bones on plastic bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up is orange/ black lime substance, Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Front counter prep table, -one in cook line -Two in rear kitchen prep tables **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Pizza make Employee, removed bracelet from his wrist. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza station employee
13-03-4
55
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. After Employee breaded raw chicken, proceed to grab a clean plate. After instructed, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -front counter station -Prep station -cook line station -pizza station
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, salad station- Front Counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Pizza station-Under cooling equipment and prep pizza table. Build up of food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tile, under HWS, next to triple sink
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Handle and outer door of bread warmer Frigidaire freezer, outer door
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cook lines lower cooler, build up of grease -Frigidaire freezer-build up of food debris
22-16-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was John the Baker last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at John the Baker on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at John the Baker?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at John the Baker.
How does John the Baker compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
John the Baker most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has John the Baker's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at John the Baker have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at John the Baker 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 John the Baker inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, John the Baker is inspected around three times per year on average.
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