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JOHN THE BAKER

9709 W SAMPLE RD, Coral Springs FL 33065 · 954-227-4992

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624743
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Garlic in oil held on TPHC since 11am at pizza line. Item temped at 75F at 3:25 pm. See stop sale.
High priority/03F-01-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee beverage container on top of dough station. Operator stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Front line reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front line used to store dough.
Basic/29-49-6
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Two employees on front line with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to dish washer. Operator refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink ink kitchen near food warmer
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta fagioli in walk in cooler with no date mark. As per operator pasta fagioli made over 24hrs ago. Operator date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected by ice machine.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee IPhone on cutting boards
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arrival employee preparing food, no head gear. Operator donned a hat
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Stored lasagna in 2 door lowboy cooler left uncovered. Operator ceram wrapped
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bottle of raid in in dish area. Operator removed bottle
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over lettuce in walk in cooler. Employee inverted
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (48F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator food cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (48F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator food cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open drink on kitchen counter.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen not wearing hair restraint while working with food
Basic/13-03-4
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over tots in freezer. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator inverted
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler At 2:45pm cut tomatoes 47F ambient cooling for 2 hours to 48F at 3:20pm. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in 4 hours will not occur. Observed containers double stacked in unit. Operator moved tomatoes into freezer to quick chill
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer wiping cloths stored in kitchen hand sinks. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on kitchen prep table. Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen working with food without hair restraint. Employee but on hat
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Clam sauce 97F at 1:05pm (heated cooling for 1 hour) to 88F at 1:40pm. At this rate proper cooling to 70 F in 2 hours will not occur. Per operator items cooked today. Observed items covered cooling. Operator removed lids and stored in freezer to quick chill
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in front counter employee hand wash sink. Operator removed pitcher.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by dish area. Operator provided paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board. Operator removed phone
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents has accumulation of dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sheet pan of raw chicken covered in direct contact with can liner. Operator replaced with food grade wrap
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Garlic in oil held on TPHC since 11am at pizza line. Item temped at 75F at 3:25 pm.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Garlic in oil held on TPHC since 11am at pizza line. Item temped at 75F at 3:25 pm. See stop sale.
High priority/03F-01-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wiping cloth at pizza line hand wash sink. Discussed with operator
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived at time of inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Discussed with operator. Operator set up sanitizer bucket at 100ppm chlorine
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line removed gloves and left kitchen area and did not wash hands before putting on gloves when returned to line. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands and changed gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza station in upper cooler, cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Container prepared today, approximately 2 hrs, but not being held correctly in unit to maintain temperature. Manager discarded tomatoes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Employee replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container on shelf above dough station while dough bring prepped. Employee removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee cell phones on shelf above dough being cut and portioned at dough station.
Basic/40-01-4

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.