JOHN THE BAKER

dba JOHN'S BEST PIZZA INC

About this restaurant

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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C

Food Safety Grade

Fair

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

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

License

License Number
SEA1623039
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Feb 11, 2026
Date Result Expand
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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