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
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Matcha whisk not easily cleanable.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee cleaned scoop.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In ice machine area
Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.
Food stored on floor. Observed pitchers of tea stored on floor in storage area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 06-01-23.
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.