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MACHI BOBA

Based on 7 health inspections, MACHI BOBA in CLEARWATER has earned a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

1011 CLEVELAND ST STALL 9, CLEARWATER 33755

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/2/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13593101

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - -Food ( plastic bottles of water stored on floor near freezer chest .Employee relocated bottles of water ( corrected on site) -Food ( boxes of boba , tea ) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in downstairs storage area
  • 22-11-5:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Cups with spoon soiled used to make drinks . Per employee cups are cleaned every two days. Reviewed with employee . Employee moved cup to dish washing area -Accumulation of black/ brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the downstairs pizza prep area
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Employee changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled prep table in the downstairs pizza make area

2/10/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13594081

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -Shelves soiled in front counter area - soiled pizza prep table in the lower level - soiled condiment holder in front counter area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: -Shelves clean in front counter area -complied -Soiled confinement holder at front counter area cleaned during callback -corrected on site Soiled pizza prep table in the lower level dishwashing area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: -Shelves in front counter area are clean ( complied ) -Condiment holder in front counter area is clean ( complied) -Soiled pizza prep table in downstairs pizza make station Admin Complaint** Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nathan Ma food manager for 2 years . Certificate not available - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: No proof of any certified food manager provided for Nathan Ma, Nevin Ma, Saided , Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7: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/. -New food prep area added in the lower area of kitchen near shared dishwashing facilities to include two pizza ovens , deli style reach in cooler , glass door double door freezer and a tall freezer used only by this establishment . Pizza warmer added to front counter area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Per call with plan reviewer Lola , no plans have been received recently. Admin Complaint

12/11/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13593047

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment ( pizza prep table ) non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable ( grooves, cut marks on top surface ) in lower level kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -Shelves soiled in front counter area - soiled pizza prep table in the lower level - soiled condiment holder in front counter area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: -Shelves clean in front counter area -complied -Soiled confinement holder at front counter area cleaned during callback -corrected on site Soiled pizza prep table in the lower level dishwashing area **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nathan Ma food manager for 2 years . Certificate not available - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7: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/. -New food prep area added in the lower area of kitchen near shared dishwashing facilities to include two pizza ovens , deli style reach in cooler , glass door double door freezer and a tall freezer used only by this establishment . Pizza warmer added to front counter area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**

12/10/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10908452

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils in dirty container on shelf below flavor mixes
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil ( strainer scoop ) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit (79F) near boba hot holding area . Manager discarded water , changed water to 175 F Corrected On-Site
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment ( pizza prep table ) non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable ( grooves, cut marks on top surface ) in lower level kitchen
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -Shelves soiled in front counter area - soiled pizza prep table in the lower level - soiled condiment holder in front counter area
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, insects found. 26 live ants on front counter under packaged snacks , condiments and single service spoons
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk opened two days previously. Manager date marked milk Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nathan Ma food manager for 2 years . Certificate not available
  • 51-16-7: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/. -New food prep area added in the lower area of kitchen near shared dishwashing facilities to include two pizza ovens , deli style reach in cooler , glass door double door freezer and a tall freezer used only by this establishment . Pizza warmer added to front counter area
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

4/9/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10741017

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food ( sausage) not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in freezer chest . Reviewed with person in charge storage of employee food
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues near ovens . Employee cleaned interior of cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pre cooked chicken thawing at room temperature . Reviewed with employee thawing methods . Employee moved chicken to cooler to thaw Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine. Employee changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per employee , raw eggs are cooked to order . There is no consumer advisory posted. Provided a consumer advisory . Employee posted consumer advisory Corrected On-Site

12/11/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8789045

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Boba lid station table. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

4/3/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8634861

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