Boba Toko

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Boba Toko appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “sanitizers, criteria-chemicals”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tempe restaurant scores 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. Establishment observed to be open and operating. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee manually pouring sanitizer into wiping cloth bucket without testing sanitizer. Observed wiping bucket with 500 ppm quaternary ammonia. The manufacturer specifies that the appropriate concentration is 200 ppm. The buckets were diluted to 200 ppm. Discussed using test strips to verify sanitizer concentration to ensure it is in the appropriate range according to the manufacturer. Person-in-charge (PIC) could not locate test strips at time of inspection. PIC was able to obtain quaternary test strips at time of inspection
7-204.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed bottom part of gasket/seal on standing refrigerator next to cooking equipment broken/detached from door. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker at mop sink leak from cap when water is turned on. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Establishment may need to have vacuum breaker tested/serviced by a backflow prevention specialist. If it cannot be tested, it may be need to be replaced. Inspector will follow up on future inspection
5-205.15(B)
78
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 wiping buckets with 400+ ppm quaternary ammonia. The manufacturer specifies that the appropriate concentration is 200 ppm. The buckets were diluted to 200 ppm. Discussed using test strips to verify sanitizer concentration to ensure it is in the appropriate range according to the manufacturer
7-204.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boba Toko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boba Toko on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boba Toko?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizers, criteria-chemicals” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boba Toko.

How does Boba Toko compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Boba Toko most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Boba Toko's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boba Toko have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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