Boba Fries

81-21 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Boba Fries three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 18, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: seven violations versus five before.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Boba Fries on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Oct 12, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

May 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boba Fries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boba Fries on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boba Fries?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boba Fries.

How does Boba Fries compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Boba Fries most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Boba Fries's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boba Fries have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boba Fries 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 Boba Fries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boba Fries is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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