HOUSE BLEND CAFE
10730 W COLONIAL DR, Ocoee FL 34761
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes in top of rice cooker 120°. Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in bottom of reach in cooler 44-45°. Operator moved to alternate refrigeration.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes in top of rice cooker 120°. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frontline handsink used. Blocked by food trays.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frontline handsink used to wash vegetables evidenced by lettuce in the sink basin.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two at warewash area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Croissants for catering order in dining room by front counter. Operator moved to appropriate area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Frontline area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Frontline flour and sugar.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink machine at front service counter.
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/
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. Operator had both new employees acknowledge and sign employee health agreements during inspection.
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. Caramelized Onions in reach in cooler per operator previously frozen. Operator dated onions.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches back of the house on the floor by trash can and oven. Operator swept area and discarded roaches.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment at back of the house.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of reach in cooler by dish machine, dry storage shelves holding Togo containers soiled with crumbs
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dish machine and mop sink area.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 sanitizer spray bottles with no label at dish area.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment throughout the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under counter on front service line. Shelving in dish area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter. Staff removed towel.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Steak, manager added date mark.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 2 tries the dishwasher registered 0ppm. Manager changed solution and found sanitizer tube stuck under mop sink leg. 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (48F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours in make table. Manager moved to another unit to cool.
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 members of staff signed forms during inspection.
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. Multiple staff members. Manager states recently hired 6 months.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in refrigerators on front counter. Staff cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front service counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on counter next to sandwich press. Manager removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch items in reach cooler. Items placed in a pan and labeled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Staff on front counter wearing a watch. All staff removed watches.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower Shelves on front counter. Staff cleaned shelves.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on front service counter. Staff cleaned.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels on front service counter. Staff added to bucket.
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.