Buenaventura Lakes, Osceola County

BOBA QUEEN

2082 E OSCEOLA PKWY, Buenaventura Lakes, FL 34743

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 Intermediate
Apr 16, 2026
City
Buenaventura Lakes
County
Osceola
Status
Application Cancelled / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 24517492

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwashing sink blocked by boxes Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24517495

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler is not working, operator has it emptied out and is using it as dry storage space Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 24517493

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several open water bottles on counters throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24517488

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath and behind equipment throughout Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24517490

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24517494

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezers in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24517489

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over cookline make tables Several equipment gaskets Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 24517491

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cooler at beginning of cookline is not working or in use Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: Time Extended

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

31A-09-4

Detail 24493510

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwashing sink blocked by boxes Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24493512

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwashing sink in kitchen next to prep sink at end of cookline removed - operator has been using prep sink as handwashing sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: On callback inspection, operator has updated plans drawn up and will be submitting today per operator Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24493511

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler is not working, operator has it emptied out and is using it as dry storage space Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 24493516

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several open water bottles on counters throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24493514

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath and behind equipment throughout Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24493509

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24493513

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezers in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24493515

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over cookline make tables Several equipment gaskets Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 24493517

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cooler at beginning of cookline is not working or in use Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 24493508

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not in use sitting in bucket of water across from handwashing sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 15

22-02-4

Detail 24341329

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle makers next to kitchen entrance soiled Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24341333

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwashing sink blocked by boxes Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24341335

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwashing sinks Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24341331

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwashing sink in kitchen next to prep sink at end of cookline removed - operator has been using prep sink as handwashing sink Warning

32-04-4

Detail 24341330

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24341334

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler is not working, operator has it emptied out and is using it as dry storage space Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24341338

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several open water bottles on counters throughout kitchen Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24341328

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath and behind equipment throughout Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24341337

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice on cookline Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24341327

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezers in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24341332

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24341339

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter handwashing sinks Emailed operator handwashing sign Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24341325

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over cookline make tables Several equipment gaskets Repeat Violation Warning

33-31-5

Detail 24341336

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cooler at beginning of cookline is not working or in use Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24341326

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not in use sitting in bucket of water across from handwashing sink Warning

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 24009623

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of prescription medication on shelf above make table on cookline Repeat Violation

53A-03-7

Detail 24009615

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Zihan Chen issued 3-12-20 Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24009614

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24009617

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored upright on top of case of water bottles across from ice machine

29-18-4

Detail 24009613

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On drain at end of cookline

08B-49-4

Detail 24009618

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Grocery bag of personal food in reach in cooler under make table at front counter Operator removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24009612

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of prep table across from front counter entrance - operator removed Water bottle on make table at front counter

14-11-5

Detail 24009616

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler broken Reach in cooler at beginning of cookline broken Neither cooler holding temp, currently being used as dry storage

14-69-4

Detail 24009619

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezers throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24009620

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cookline microwave

23-03-4

Detail 24009622

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets and exteriors throughout facility

22-16-4

Detail 24009611

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several coolers throughout

21-12-4

Detail 24009621

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One on front counter make table

Jun 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

05-04-4

Detail 23836139

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Reach in cooler at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23836138

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23836137

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23836140

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezers at kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Time Extended

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 15

41-07-4

Detail 23706802

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Minoxidil stored at front counter next to reach in cooler Vitamin stored above reach in cooler at cooks line. Both items moved by operator Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 23706810

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked wings lined with paper towel at reach in cooler on cooks line

50-17-3

Detail 23706805

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 23706809

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over flour and mayo at reach in cooler on cooks line Raw chicken over cooked wings at reach in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23706808

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding)per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight

03A-02-5

Detail 23706816

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding)per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight

53A-03-7

Detail 23706814

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23706812

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter had no paper towel,soap or hand washing sign Hand wash sink at cooks line had no paper towel or hand washing sign. Emailed operator hand wash sign and operator put paper towel and soap at hand washing sinks Corrected On-Site

05-04-4

Detail 23706806

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Reach in cooler at cooks line

32-04-4

Detail 23706807

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door

14-01-5

Detail 23706803

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of rice

35B-01-4

Detail 23706811

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 23706813

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezers at kitchen

08B-12-5

Detail 23706804

Basic - Stored food not covered. Curry stored in reach in cooler with no lid

06-01-5

Detail 23706815

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork stored in container in water. Operator put in sink and turned on cold water Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 7Total: 7

32-04-4

Detail 23355935

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23355936

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in the container with rice - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23355941

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees at front counter and cooks line engaged in food prep and no hats or hair nets - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23355940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

29-09-4

Detail 23355937

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sinks at front counter,it still can be turned on - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23355938

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of red microwave at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23355939

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Curry at glass reach in cooler not covered - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 23333989

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces at reach in cooler at cooks line Raw chicken stored over tofu at reach in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23333988

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cooks line was blocked with empty box Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23333993

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One of the hand washing sink at front line has clean blender in sink due to facility offering drinks

31A-12-4

Detail 23333995

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Hand wash sink by triple sink removed Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23333994

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry made yesterday day per operator not date marked

32-04-4

Detail 23333999

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door

14-01-5

Detail 23333996

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in the container with rice

13-03-4

Detail 23333987

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees at front counter and cooks line engaged in food prep and no hats or hair nets

35B-01-4

Detail 23333990

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen

29-09-4

Detail 23333998

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sinks at front counter,it still can be turned on

08B-38-4

Detail 23333997

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of bread crumbs stored on floor by fryers. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23333992

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with rice Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23333991

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of red microwave at cooks line

08B-12-5

Detail 23334000

Basic - Stored food not covered. Curry at glass reach in cooler not covered

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 22692053

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boba kept on steam well at front counter for two and half hours with temperature of 99F. Per operator he can't keep boba at 135F. Inspector will provide time control form. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22692055

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22692054

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22692051

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions made two days ago with no date marked Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22692049

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl use to scoop sauce. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22692048

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Employee drinking from a open cup that is stored over reach in cooler in front counter. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 22692056

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Gaskets on reach in cooler across from woks Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22692057

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22692052

Basic - Food stored on floor.Oil and water stored directly on floor by exit door. Beef bone broth noodles stored on front counter floor. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22692050

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No sign on sink located at front counter. Warning