Boba & Donuts
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
74
Score
Boba & Donuts, located at 1320 W Elliot Rd in Tempe, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on September 5, 2025, with a score of 74. The inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues with a Certified Food Protection Manager, handwashing cleanser availability, and equipment food-contact surface cleaning frequency. This inspection follows a pattern of mostly low-risk findings across three previous inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Sep 5, 2025 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand washing station in the back by the fryer. PIC was able to provide hand soap at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
6-301.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed green slime on the ice grid of the ice machine next to the three-compartment sink. Discussed with PIC all food-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to avoid accumulation of organic matter and must be cleaned to sight and touch. Per PIC the next cleaning will have a follow up to verify the ceiling and ice grid of the unit are properly cleaned
4-602.11(E)
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Observed single use donut filling containers being reused to store sugar and brown sugar. Per PIC the containers are washed and repurposed for storing bulk ingredients. Discussed with PIC single-use containers are not designed to be washed and reused for foods/ice/seasoning/ingredients. Replace the single-use items with food safe reusable containers or use food safe bags
4-502.13(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed in the back of the facility doughnut glaze buildup, grease build up and organic matter build up under the equipment, on the lower shelves of the prep tables and food debris on the wall. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
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