JOHN THE BAKER

Name: JOHN THE BAKER
Address: 2116 N FLAMINGO RD, PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33028
Telephone: 954.252.0091

PEMBROKE PINES, FL

dba JOHN'S BEST PIZZA INC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

John the Baker is an Italian restaurant located at 2116 N Flamingo Rd in Pembroke Pines with 90 seats. Operating since 1960, the establishment is known for handmade pasta, hand-tossed pizza, and traditional Italian dishes. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and offers dine-in service as well as pickup and delivery options.

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Food Safety Score

74 /100 · Fair

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Feb 11, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 8 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

Feb 11, 2026 — cycle score 77 (60% weight) · 1 high, 2 intermediate, 5 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oct 8, 2025 — cycle score 70 (40% weight) · 2 high, 1 intermediate, 6 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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DBPR Inspection History

2 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Feb 11, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	2	5	8
Violations Found H · V03 ×2 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V10 ×2 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 13543876 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 8, 2025	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	2	1	6	9
Violations Found H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V12 ×2 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 10927031 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address: 2116 N FLAMINGO RD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028
Seating: 90 seats
Phone: 954.252.0091
DBPR District: District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code): Alachua (code 1)

License

License Number: SEA1623039
License Status: Current (20)
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level: Risk Level 2
License Expiry: Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection: Feb 11, 2026

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