Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts

1350 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts' latest score of 100 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee cleaned scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In ice machine area

36-17-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris.

22-08-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pitchers of tea stored on floor in storage area.

08B-38-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink Chlorine 10ppm. Employee corrected sanitizing solution to Chlorine 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tapioca boba 75F on counter. Per employee held on time with no written plan. Provided employee with a printed Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection. Employee filled out Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 06-01-23.

50-09-4

Oct 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pong's Boba Tea & Desserts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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