HEY RAMEN & BOBA TEA
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD STE 230B, Tampa FL 33607 · 6099030329
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023014487 | Jan 5, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 3 tables with benches installed at dining area, approximately 9 seats added to none seating license. The establishment is on city water and sewage.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Counter top fryers and conventional stove top in kitchen.
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of Magnesium Citrate drink mix and 2 containers of digestive supplement pills stored on top shelf on dry food storage shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few pieces of Sliced cooked pork (70F - Hot Holding) stored in small toaster oven at back kitchen. Employee states those are reheated about 1 hour again and moved to reach-in cooler for cooling.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front serviced area and kitchen. Employee provided 1 paper towel roll at time of inspection.
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.
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.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 3 tables with benches installed at dining area, approximately 9 seats added to none seating license. The establishment is on city water and sewage.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of fry oils stored on floor at kitchen. Multiple cases of drink concentrate mixer stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple containers filled with standing water at 47-90F stored with utensils.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in walk-in cooler. Employee removed.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Counter top fryers and conventional stove top in kitchen.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked noodle (50F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table in kitchen. Recommended to placed on ice bath or stored in reach-in cooler to hold at 41F or below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of fried pork dumplings (109F - Hot Holding) stored on prep table in kitchen. Recommended to stored under heat lamp or in Bain Marie to holds at 135F or above.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee provided.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs in walk-in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fried oil and plastic bottled drinks stored on floor in kitchen. Multiple cases of milk and other food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in dish area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of waters stored on floor in back kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in back kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reachin cooler soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. 1 box of portion cups stored on floor behind front register.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt with no labeled in dry storage area adjacent to 2-compartment sink
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher located on wall next to 3-compartment sink.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 spray bottles filled with sanitizer stored on hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee place on chemical shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a measuring cup stored inside hand sink on service line Corrected -observed employee remove
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed soap and paper towels missing at hand sink on service line Corrected -observed employee replace
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris in back kitchen
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor under hand sink on service line Observed employee place in dish area to be washed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris buildup inside reachin coolers and along walk-in freezer floor
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed knifes at lobby soda station not invented
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on dry storage shelf
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers stored in all hand sinks in kitchen Corrected -observed employee remove
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a can of mandarin oranges stored on floor under dry storage shelf
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature at prep table next to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee place under cold running water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on dry storage shelf
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing between glove usage, corrected action taken, inspector discussed operator proper hand washing between gloves uses.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary at three compartment sink, corrected, manager replaced quaternary sanitizer in three compartment sink to 200 ppm of quaternary.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back employee hand wash sink blocked by chest freezer. Corrected, manager moved chest freezer at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep, corrected, manager removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored in reach in cooler at front line, corrected, manager placed drinks in pan and labeled.
Food stored on floor. Box of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee just wash hands sign at employee hand wash sink in back area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear to go containers not inverted at front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and imitation crab meat thawing in sink with no running water, corrected, manager turned water on at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.