Blooming Socials
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
52
Score
Blooming Socials appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet wiping cloth not stored”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover located in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
35B-13-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Located next to triple sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from handle. Sink located next to triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towel located on cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpack and other items on top of cans of ketchup.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table held up by number 10 can. Table missing a leg. Lid on chest freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelves of prep tables with rust.
14-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in container of cornstarch. Management removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for rice 89F. Management discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Menu used to line the bottom of pan with chicken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Raw chicken over cooked pork. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler located on cook line.. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Located next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in large increments bins of flour and salt. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Disposable gloves left in food for reuse. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location. Case stored in restroom.. manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
25-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Snake for plumbing and personal bags stored on the shelf with #10 cans with food. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
42-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Broccoli not washed stored over uncovered prepared/ washed broccoli. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Counter next to condiments. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle spins on sink next to reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-47-4
37
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Menu used to line the bottom of pan with chicken.
14-86-1
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. Raw chicken over cooked pork.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours in make table. Ambient temperature of make table. 49F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork
02C-04-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler located on cook line..
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Located next to triple sink.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in large increments bins of flour and salt.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables in the kitchen.
14-47-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Disposable gloves left in food for reuse.
25-32-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
35B-13-4
Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location. Case stored in restroom.. manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-29-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Snake for plumbing and personal bags stored on the shelf with #10 cans with food.
42-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Broccoli not washed stored over uncovered prepared/ washed broccoli.
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Counter next to condiments.
21-12-4
Basic - handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle spins on sink next to reach in cooler.
29-09-4
30
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Establishment is keeping cabbage on time and not time tracking. Observed cut cabbage out for two hours. Operator immediately added to time tracking **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is correctly tracking time on most items in use. However they do not have the time plan for establishment filled out. Explained to operator requirements for time control.
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice containers. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean bowls stored on soiled rack above triple sink. Operator immediately removed and began cleaning rack. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watches . Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line slightly soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on rice containers and corn starch
14-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label on sugar, salt, corn starch. Operator immediately labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Sep 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Large containers used to marinate meats.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above ready to eat broccoli. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ming Feng 01-13-19.
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood vents grease build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water faucet on hand sink in front of kitchen will not turn on.
29-09-4
61
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 98F less than 4 hours per operator, place in walk in cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Strainers and small bus tubs on clean storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small chest freezer next to ware wash area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk Sugar and flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop water 78. Operator poured water out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on all bulk containers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Bell vacuum breaker broken off of mop sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
45
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
21
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough syrup on shelf with canned beverages behind front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over beef in twodoor freezer in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes in front near dish sink, operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
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. Egg rolls, cooked pork in freezer. Operator will label **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near front counter - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker, 87F. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blooming Socials last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blooming Socials on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blooming Socials?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blooming Socials.
How does Blooming Socials compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Blooming Socials most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Blooming Socials' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Blooming Socials have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blooming Socials 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 Blooming Socials inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blooming Socials is inspected around three times per year on average.
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