Bee's Boba
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Bee's Boba has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“No plan review submitted” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Bee's Boba on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2026
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored inside hand wash sink near ice machine in front kitchen area . Manager removed container. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per call with plan reviewer Cindy , plans were submitted in 10/2025 without an application Wall added between hand wash sink and beverage station at front counter area with crockpots and brewers , blenders added near cook line, cooler removed in kitchen , rice cooker and microwaves added in back kitchen , dry storage shelves added to separate front counter and cook line , cooking equipment change no grill , no stove , woks added **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen . Manager hung mop to dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
64
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Wall added between hand wash sink and beverage station at front counter area with crockpots and brewers , blenders added near cook line, cooler removed in kitchen , rice cooker and microwaves added in back kitchen , dry storage shelves added to separate front counter and cook line , cooking equipment change no grill , no stove , woks added - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Hand wash sink submitted 10-13-25 not yet approved. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cut and utensils inside hand wash sink near ice machine . Reviewed with manager hand sink must be used for washing hands only
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Wall added between hand wash sink and beverage station at front counter area with crockpots and brewers , blenders added near cook line, cooler removed in kitchen , rice cooker and microwaves added in back kitchen , dry storage shelves added to separate front counter and cook line , cooking equipment change no grill , no stove , woks added
51-16-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near ice machine . Reviewed with manager
31B-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine . Reviewed with manager .
22-20-5
70
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -No parasite destruction for Coho Salmon served raw. Discussed with operator, operator called supplier and provided proper documentation. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw salmon and raw tuna stored over squeeze bottles with sauces and container of ginger, discussed with manager, manager moved raw salmon and tuna under ready to eat food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Raw tuna and Salmon bowls not identified as raw, manager wrote "raw" on all menus next to menu items that are served raw. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Time marked rice does not have a written plan, time marked cooked Boba stored in sugar water, no written plan. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control Forms 5022-090 and 5022- 100 to manager at time of inspection. Manager filled out form with 4hour plans for Boba and rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. -Young child walking through kitchen from dining room area to get to back storage area. Discussed with manager.
43-08-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employee using hair tie for long hair, ineffective hair restraint, hair is on shoulders. Discussed with manager.
13-02-4
Basic - Evidence of employee eating in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. -Employee personal dumplings and dipping sauce on top of food prep table, discussed with manager. Manager moved food to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Paper towels stored on floor in back storage area near storage racks, manager placed on shelf 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Frozen fish eggs inside freezer not labeled. Discussed with manager.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bee's Boba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bee's Boba on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bee's Boba?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bee's Boba.
How does Bee's Boba compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Bee's Boba most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Bee's Boba's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bee's Boba have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bee's Boba means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bee's Boba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bee's Boba is inspected around two times per year on average.
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