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PONG'S BOBA TEA & DESSERTS

1350 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-425-2406

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4703351
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
JUN 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Matcha whisk not easily cleanable.
Basic/14-13-4
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee cleaned scoop.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In ice machine area
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food stored on floor. Observed pitchers of tea stored on floor in storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink Chlorine 10ppm. Employee corrected sanitizing solution to Chlorine 50ppm during inspection.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tapioca boba 75F on counter. Per employee held on time with no written plan. Provided employee with a printed Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection. Employee filled out Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 06-01-23.
Basic/50-09-4

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.