Daboba
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
39
Score
Daboba, located at 8711 Sw 124 Ave in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on August 28, 2025, with a score of 39. This inspection identified three critical, two major, and six minor violations. Previous inspections for Daboba have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed air freshener can stored in between pots on prep table where boba pearls are prepared.
41-10-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging inside triple sink at dish area.
29-37-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands first then began to prepare customer order.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of how to set up three compartment sink and properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. Provided operator with handout via email.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink next to ice machine in back area.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front counter and reach in freezer in back prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor sticky throughout kitchen and prep areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean container for spinach empanadas.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water from hand sink draining onto floor, pipes disconnected.
29-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
39
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls (113-123F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per employee for approximately 3 hrs. Employee turned the heat up reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test kit for quaternary not provided.
16-32-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under prep table. Employee removed from the floor the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed vacuum breakers missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employee. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no service date at ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed water filter with no service date at ice machine. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two door reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed two door reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen near preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen near preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold-like substance behind ware washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed wall soiled with mold-like substance behind ware washing sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Observed vacuum breakers missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham and cheese croissant (73F - Cold Holding). As per person in charge- less than 3 hours. Product was moved to cold holding unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no service date at ice machine. **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities form. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen near preparation area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two door reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed tiramisu and flan at front counter with labels missing product identity and when product were packaged. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold-like substance behind ware washing sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
33
Nov 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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