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BC BOBA TEA & ICE CREAM

With 4 documented inspections, BC BOBA TEA & ICE CREAM in GAINESVILLE has achieved a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2001 NW 13 ST SUITE 20

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10955186

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed (sugar )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed bowl Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee sushi and ice cream not identified and stored above food served to the public. Manager removed personal food. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Manager removed scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well not running. Manager turned dipper well on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink behind front counter. Inspector provided handwash sink sign.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service dome cups and cups stored on floor in kitchen
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( oranges and lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( milk &creamer ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved oranges and lemons Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( jam ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Manager labeled container. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back handwash sink blocked with wire rack to dry washed items. Manager removed wire rack Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10789167

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790195

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cup lids stored on floor behind front counter.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water behind front counter, 78 F. Repeat Violation
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. No running water for dipper well behind front counter. Manager turned on water during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Establishment has removed three compartment sink and has no other means to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes and utensils. Three compartment sink was re-installed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Milk stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager placed lid on milk. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Utensils stored on clean dish rack and utensils used behind front counter not sanitized as the three compartment has been removed.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over strawberries in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at front counter hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354651

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of syrup in plastic bottles stored on floor in dry storage area next to reach-in freezer. Manager placed syrup on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of front counter.
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 78F water behind front counter. Manager placed utensils and water on hot plate to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet beneath three compartment sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of black tea dispenser behind front counter. Nozzle of hot water dispenser behind front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups and grate stored on hand washing sink across from dry storage reach-in freezer. Manager removed cups and grate. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels and hand washing sign at hand washing sink behind front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.