DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DIY BOBA TEA

3541 53rd Avenue West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10729838

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used to dispense sugar in bin in kitchen. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved bottled water to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpsters shared by the plaza.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing on counter in dining room next to boboa. Educated operator on utensils in standing water.Operator removed spoon and water. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids on dumpsters shred by the plaza.

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10729699

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Observed exterior door with broken self closer at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734584

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with out handle being used to dispense sugar in bin in kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food prep table in kitchen. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve bowls on shelf next to fryer not inverted. Operator inverted bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine on shelf above food prep table in kitchen. Employee removed medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed boba being held on time without a written plan. Educated operator on using our forms. E-mailed copies of time as a public health forms to operator. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518354

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored on grate shelf located over package of cream cheese. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed raw shell eggs over milk in reachin cooler **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Currently one employee, other than CFM, that was hired approximately 6 months ago. Explained food handler training is required within 60 days of hire. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed no employee training, JuiIo Caesar Figueredo said he was working for 5 months. ** Admin Complaint** Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356300

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on rack near employee hand wash sink wet nesting.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of mango syrup stored on floor of dry storage room.
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed back door by restrooms not properly sealed. Observed visible gap through painters tape used to line door where daylight can be seen.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve straws and cups stored on floor near back exit door.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored on grate shelf located over package of cream cheese.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided clean up plan to operator. Operator will post plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Currently one employee, other than CFM, that was hired approximately 6 months ago. Explained food handler training is required within 60 days of hire.
  • 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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**