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BAO SPOT

54 W CHURCH ST STE 140, Orlando FL 32801 · 4075382953

Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815875
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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
High priority/03F-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Need chlorine strips for dishwasher
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Feb 2, 2026 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Return visit Feb 2, 2026 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Feb 2, 2026 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Feb 2, 2026 · Time Extended
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Feb 2, 2026 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all hand sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Feb 2, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Air filters on ceiling - hoods filters
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Feb 2, 2026 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler under at cook area
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Feb 2, 2026 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused oven under prep counter
Basic/33-31-5/Return visit Feb 2, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
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
High priority/01B-24-5/Corrected On-Site
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
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink at mop sink blocked by brooms and shop vac. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Need chlorine strips for dishwasher
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink by mop sink. Operator placed
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At all hsnd sinks except front counter. Operator replaced
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watch and bracelets. Operators removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher
Basic/36-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all hand sink
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Air filters on ceiling - hoods filters
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler under at cook area
Basic/29-49-6
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused oven under prep counter
Basic/33-31-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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
High priority/03F-02-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked boiled eggs. Operator immediately corrected menu
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter. Operator immediately removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line and boba station
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil
Basic/08B-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -in between fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado overvready to eat vegetables in prep cooler. Operator removed
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Containers of Boba flavors - seasoning containers in back kitchen
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No soap provided at handwash sink. In one of the bathrooms At hand sink on by back prep area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/03F-10-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on dish storage shelf
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under Grill
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler by stove
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
High priority/10-05-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips for dishwasher
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. at hand sink in back kitchen area by dishwasher
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
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
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cook line equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at front counter
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler by grill in back kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/10-05-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Spicy tuna and ahi tuna
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips for dishwasher
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. at hand sink in back kitchen area by dishwasher
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended
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
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cook line equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at front counter
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler by grill in back kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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.
High priority/10-05-5/Warning
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).
Intermediate/11-01-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Spicy tuna and ahi tuna
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips for dishwasher
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. at hand sink in back kitchen area by dishwasher
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
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
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on front expo station
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cook line equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at front counter
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. in prep cooler by grill in back kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in freezer
Basic/23-03-4

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.