The Bao Spot
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Bao Spot, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations.
Across the inspection history, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Need chlorine strips for dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is holding cooked Tofu, shrimp chicken on time. Provided operator with time plan. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
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. Butterscotch cream made 1/27 per operator. Not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Air filters on ceiling - hoods filters - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler under at cook area - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused oven under prep counter - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
52
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Pork belly dated 12/27 operstor discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp, crab, chicken tofu ; (48-50F - Cold Holding) In drawer coolers. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice bath forvtemp recovery **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink at mop sink blocked by brooms and shop vac. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Need chlorine strips for dishwasher
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink by mop sink. Operator placed **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At all hsnd sinks except front counter. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is holding cooked Tofu, shrimp chicken on time. Provided operator with time plan.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Butterscotch cream made 1/27 per operator. Not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watch and bracelets. Operators removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Air filters on ceiling - hoods filters
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler under at cook area
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused oven under prep counter
33-31-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
26
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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. On chicken
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked boiled eggs . Operator immediately corrected menu **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line and boba station
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -in between fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado overvready to eat vegetables in prep cooler. Operator removed**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Containers of Boba flavors - seasoning containers in back kitchen
02D-01-5
58
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In one of the bathrooms At hand sink on by back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. . Operator has items on time ranging from 2-4hrs. Items are set on time the same time everyday. Provided operator with time plan
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on dish storage shelf
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under Grill
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler by stove
29-49-6
50
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops and tongs in 70F. Educated operator that utensils in water must be stored in 135F water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
10-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips for dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. at hand sink in back kitchen area by dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and drinks container on storage shelf with dry dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cook line equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler by grill in back kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
58
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops and tongs in 70F. Educated operator that utensils in water must be stored in 135F water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
10-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips for dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. at hand sink in back kitchen area by dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Spicy tuna and ahi tuna **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler by grill in back kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and drinks container on storage shelf with dry dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cook line equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
52
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops and tongs in 70F. Educated operator that utensils in water must be stored in 135F water. **Warning**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Warning**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Spicy tuna and ahi tuna **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips for dishwasher **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. at hand sink in back kitchen area by dishwasher **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 tuna undercooked. Provided operator with sign via email operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and drinks container on storage shelf with dry dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cook line equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler by grill in back kitchen **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at front counter
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on front expo station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
32
Oct 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in freezer
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bao Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bao Spot on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bao Spot?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Bao Spot.
How does The Bao Spot compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Bao Spot most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Bao Spot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Bao Spot have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Bao Spot 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 The Bao Spot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bao Spot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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