Hi Boba Tea
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Hi Boba Tea five times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no copy of latest inspection report available”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 66, which Hi Boba Tea's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cut melon
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open package of hot dogs, no date mark
02C-03-5
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. -new employee on site
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -glass, double door cooler in back
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -front counter area at threshold of floor to wall/baseboard/equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk food container
10-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. -thin plastic food grade containers with grooves in areas of container reused for other food product. Advised to only reuse durable materials constructed to allow for repeated, rigorous ware washing that would not allow areas to harbor growth of bacteria.
25-32-4
47
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above milk in triple glass door reach-in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -probe thermometer battery dead, operator placed on charger to charge battery **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -jugs of sugar stored on the floor underneath prep table **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -triple glass door reach-in cooler in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils for tea in standing water 90F, operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of single service cups stored on the floor **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
58
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above milk in triple glass door reach-in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -probe thermometer battery dead, operator placed on charger to charge battery **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4
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
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -triple glass door reach-in cooler in prep area
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils for tea in standing water 90F, operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of single service cups stored on the floor **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -jugs of sugar stored on the floor underneath prep table **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
52
Apr 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE
16-37-1
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in kitchen
33-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sugar stored on the floor underneath prep table, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach-in cooler at front counter
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of single service items stored on the floor underneath prep table, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hi Boba Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hi Boba Tea on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hi Boba Tea?
Across the inspection record, “no copy of latest inspection report available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hi Boba Tea.
How does Hi Boba Tea compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
Hi Boba Tea most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Orange average of 66.
Has Hi Boba Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hi Boba Tea have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hi Boba Tea 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 Hi Boba Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hi Boba Tea is inspected around three times per year on average.
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