Buddie's Bakery
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Buddie's Bakery has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Cooper City restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in refrigerator next to restaurant foods not segregated or identified.
08B-49-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -Observed various pastries on front counter need labeling.
02D-03-4
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. No certified food manager available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At the time of callback inspection, Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor at front line. -Observed container with flour stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At the time of callback inspection, container with flour stored on kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
82
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed operating washing and rinsing food containers with sanitizing. Advise operating to set up 3 compartment sink properly before used. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor at front line. -Observed container with flour stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Observed takeout containers not stored in a protected manner in prep area. Not inverted. Operator invert containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw fish stored over bag with lemons in refrigerator. Operator removed raw fish and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over cooked bacon and pork in reach in cooler. Operator relocate fish **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed slice turkey cold held at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean baking containers stored underneath handwash sink. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - 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 employee drinking from an open cup in food prep area while engaging in food preparation.
12B-12-5
50
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Unable to calibrate thermometer
05-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to triple sink-baking cart in front, of sink, grill cover inside sink, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer testing strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers smoked salmon. Poster emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter, ice scoop handle in ice, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
58
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buddie's Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buddie's Bakery on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buddie's Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buddie's Bakery.
How does Buddie's Bakery compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?
Buddie's Bakery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cooper City average of 74.
Has Buddie's Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buddie's Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buddie's Bakery 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 Buddie's Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buddie's Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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