BC BOBA TEA & ICE CREAM
2001 NW 13 ST SUITE 20, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352-283-4966
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed (sugar )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed bowl
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Manager removed scoop from ice.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
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.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service dome cups and cups stored on floor in kitchen
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
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.
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Case of cup lids stored on floor behind front counter.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water behind front counter, 78 F.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster.
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.
Stored food not covered. Milk stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager placed lid on milk.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet beneath three compartment sink.
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.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of front counter.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.