BAO BUDDY & TEA
106 S, FLAMINGO RD, Pembroke Pines FL 33027
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022. Observed new license with expiration date December 1, 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2024. Operator renew ed on line during inspection. New expiration date, December 1, 2025
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler- Two bottom shelves, food spills.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. butter waffle (60F - Cold Holding),per employee food held less than 4 hours, observed jar left to ambient temperature, Employee moved back to reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment prepared butter waffles with regular raw shell eggs. Poster provided
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter- glass door cooler- bottom shelf with build up of food spills
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using cell phone, proceed to prepare boba drinks, using blender, without washing hands. After instructed, employee wash hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022. Observed new license with expiration date December 1, 2023
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Tapioca boba, per employee food on time less than 4 hours, employee placed time label.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Unable to answer basic questions on practices to sanitize utensils.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
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/ 4 employees engaged in food preparation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. 4 employees without food handler training.Form emailed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Front counter glass cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Curtain dividing front counter and rear kitchen has substantial build up food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter glass cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop seating on yellow bucket
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. 3 soiled cloths on front counter table, in front of blenders, employee removed
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.