Machi Boba
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
58
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Machi Boba stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Cups with spoon soiled used to make drinks . Per employee cups are cleaned every two days. Reviewed with employee . Employee moved cup to dish washing area -Accumulation of black/ brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the downstairs pizza prep area
22-11-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Employee changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled prep table in the downstairs pizza make area
22-02-4
Intermediate - -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-08-4
Basic - -Food ( plastic bottles of water stored on floor near freezer chest .Employee relocated bottles of water ( corrected on site) -Food ( boxes of boba , tea ) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in downstairs storage area
08B-38-4
58
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nathan Ma food manager for 2 years . Certificate not available - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: No proof of any certified food manager provided for Nathan Ma, Nevin Ma, Saided , **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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/. -New food prep area added in the lower area of kitchen near shared dishwashing facilities to include two pizza ovens , deli style reach in cooler , glass door double door freezer and a tall freezer used only by this establishment . Pizza warmer added to front counter area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Per call with plan reviewer Lola , no plans have been received recently. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -Shelves soiled in front counter area - soiled pizza prep table in the lower level - soiled condiment holder in front counter area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: -Shelves clean in front counter area -complied -Soiled confinement holder at front counter area cleaned during callback -corrected on site Soiled pizza prep table in the lower level dishwashing area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: -Shelves in front counter area are clean ( complied ) -Condiment holder in front counter area is clean ( complied) -Soiled pizza prep table in downstairs pizza make station Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
78
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nathan Ma food manager for 2 years . Certificate not available - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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/. -New food prep area added in the lower area of kitchen near shared dishwashing facilities to include two pizza ovens , deli style reach in cooler , glass door double door freezer and a tall freezer used only by this establishment . Pizza warmer added to front counter area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment ( pizza prep table ) non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable ( grooves, cut marks on top surface ) in lower level kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -Shelves soiled in front counter area - soiled pizza prep table in the lower level - soiled condiment holder in front counter area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: -Shelves clean in front counter area -complied -Soiled confinement holder at front counter area cleaned during callback -corrected on site Soiled pizza prep table in the lower level dishwashing area **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, insects found. 26 live ants on front counter under packaged snacks , condiments and single service spoons
35A-02-7
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/. -New food prep area added in the lower area of kitchen near shared dishwashing facilities to include two pizza ovens , deli style reach in cooler , glass door double door freezer and a tall freezer used only by this establishment . Pizza warmer added to front counter area
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. - milk opened two days previously. Manager date marked milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nathan Ma food manager for 2 years . Certificate not available
53A-01-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment ( pizza prep table ) non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable ( grooves, cut marks on top surface ) in lower level kitchen
14-47-4
Basic - Clean utensils in dirty container on shelf below flavor mixes
24-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil ( strainer scoop ) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit (79F) near boba hot holding area . Manager discarded water , changed water to 175 F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -Shelves soiled in front counter area - soiled pizza prep table in the lower level - soiled condiment holder in front counter area
23-03-4
47
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per employee , raw eggs are cooked to order . There is no consumer advisory posted. Provided a consumer advisory . Employee posted consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food ( sausage) not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in freezer chest . Reviewed with person in charge storage of employee food
08B-49-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues near ovens . Employee cleaned interior of cooler **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pre cooked chicken thawing at room temperature . Reviewed with employee thawing methods . Employee moved chicken to cooler to thaw **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine. Employee changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Boba lid station table. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Apr 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Machi Boba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Machi Boba on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Machi Boba?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Machi Boba.
How does Machi Boba compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Machi Boba most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Machi Boba's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Machi Boba have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Machi 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 Machi Boba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Machi Boba is inspected around four times per year on average.
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