Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
50
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Lake Mary restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
May 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice (118 - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop bulk rice
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk in cooler floors
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelves soiled at dry storage rack - hood system - pipe where large whisk is hung - back board of stove - walk in cooler door near handles
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - employee beverage in cooler at front line
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bags of bulk flour and rice left open
08B-12-5
64
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables at reach in cooler at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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/ Four employees and no one with a manager certificate
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front line had no paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white cutting board on make table is stained Slicer on prep table by triple sink
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket stored on chemical storage rack
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of food stored on floor at walk in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two microwaves at cooks line and kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line heavily soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks and bowl of food at walk in cooler not segregated from food served to the public
08B-49-4
47
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.PIC unaware of procedures **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need the Quat test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kate pic manager on duty has no manager card **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Currently 4 employees working without a manager present **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: 5 employees no certified manager **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp not dated in the white refrigerator -breaded tofu in the bottom of the make cooler -in the walk in cooler salmon, cooked chicken, cooked chicken quarters not dated No dating system in place **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Items are not dated Time Extended** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates not filled out , card section only **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters -side of the wok station grease build up -food build up on the large burner **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the walk in cooler under the racks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
43
Jul 1, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored with food in the food storage rack **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw tuna over lettuce And eggs over veggies **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the freezer restaurant bagged chicken and beef in the a box together, **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles stored in a bucket on the line 70° Boba 80° cold hold **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 110° hot hold unit was unplugged **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium test kit not present **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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/ No manager on duty 4 counter employees 3 kitchen employees on duty **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked, tofu, and alike not labled and dated O per must has a system to evaluate the length food is present **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees were asked about the cleaning and sanitizing of items at the front counter , no sanitizer step **Warning**
53B-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes in the food storage rack **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Front counter employee with several brackets Several employees wearing nail polish and one with stones on the nail **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the walk in cooler under the racks **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Tea on the floor in the cooler -items stored on the floor in the freezer -sweetener on floor in the kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavy grease build up on the fryer at the cooks line - hood filter not maintained **Warning**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary.
How does Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blended Bistro & Boba Lake Mary is inspected around two times per year on average.
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