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CHEF & THE BAKER

4521 107 CIR N STE 4, Clearwater FL 33762

Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 3 visits since June 2025

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6218746
Grade history
JUN 25
SEP 25
Worst finding on record
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
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside corn starch container.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink using large bucket to catch water.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw commuted eggs over ready to eat grapes. Employee moved and marked with personal food.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near bakery entrance. Replaced batteries
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside corn starch container.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach inside back storage mechanical room on floor. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water cup on active prep table. Employee moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic pan in use on prep table both chipped actively in use.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler number 2 front on floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Box of canola oil on floor under floor mixer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on drying rack.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink using large bucket to catch water.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.