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HOUSE BLEND CAFE

HOUSE BLEND CAFE in OCOEE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

10730 West Colonial Drive
Florida, 34761
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/21/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13570982

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 5 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment at back of the house.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dish machine and mop sink area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink machine at front service counter.
  • 53A-05-6: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/
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator had both new employees acknowledge and sign employee health agreements during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

11/6/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10915308

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 sanitizer spray bottles with no label at dish area. Corrected On-Site

1/9/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10755602

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment throughout the establishment.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under counter on front service line. Shelving in dish area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter. Staff removed towel. **Corrective Action Taken**

7/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8725472

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/3/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8470289

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

8/11/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8347011

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 10 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in refrigerators on front counter. Staff cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front service counter
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on counter next to sandwich press. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In dish area
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower Shelves on front counter. Staff cleaned shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on front service counter. Staff cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish area
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels on front service counter. Staff added to bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1: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. 4 members of staff signed forms during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5: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. Multiple staff members. Manager states recently hired 6 months.