Boba Queen
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2024
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Boba Queen five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Boba Queen on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior
22-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in men's restroom . Restroom currently closed. Women's restroom available.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Barista and cook. Cook added hat.
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
74
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in cooler less than 4 hours. Had it out.
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 (122F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours in pot. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry beef from 2days ago staff added date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in the kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between table and wall. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F next to rice cooker. Staff discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters Toaster and other equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Over make table. Togo containers. Staff turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
45
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked beef in reach in on cooked line. StFf moved products of chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over tuna on cook line. Staff moved chicken to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Stored Next to stove in a basket. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
03A-03-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. curry beef (111F - Hot Holding); boba (109F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Staff turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees. Front staff making drinks and cooks in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at front service counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
47
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk and cream 55F on counter less than 1 hour per operator. Placed back in cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Fruit container in make table.
14-86-1
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough syrup and anti acids on shelf with condiments. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Provided operator with form. Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility.
11-26-1
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. Provided operator with form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit needed.
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top, both waffle irons, outside of microwave. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. To go containers next to sink at front counter.
25-22-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front counter area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
37
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner with open case of forks. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator rinsed cup out in sink at front counter and plastic stirrer left in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of waffle iron food debris and build up on fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On fryers and other equipment. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor at front counter. Forks and spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boba Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boba Queen on file is from Oct 24, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boba Queen?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boba Queen.
How does Boba Queen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Boba Queen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Boba Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Boba Queen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boba Queen 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 Boba Queen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boba Queen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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