Boba Tea Company

2223 N Westshore Blvd Unit 135, Tampa, FL 33607

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Boba Tea Company has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 20, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on upper shelf over the fruit topping in reach-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee opened bottled water stored in drinking ice in ice bin. Employee removed drink. **Corrective Action Taken**

12B-14-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in soiled water in mop bucket at back kitchen.

42-01-4

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over boba in reachin cooler on service line Employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. missing 2 vacuum breakers at mop sink **Warning**

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (60 - Cold Holding) on prep table on service line Employee placed in reaching freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

53B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Smoothie powders on shelf on service line not covered **Warning**

08B-12-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 6 boxes of boba stored on floor in dry storage room **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink **Warning**

29-18-4

Nov 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink .

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink stored on food prep counter.

12B-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boba Tea Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boba Tea Company on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boba Tea Company?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boba Tea Company.

How does Boba Tea Company compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Boba Tea Company most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Boba Tea Company's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boba Tea Company have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boba Tea Company means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Boba Tea Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boba Tea Company is inspected around two times per year on average.

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