Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park
Last inspected:
7187 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park has been inspected 5 times since June 2022, with 13 total violations documented across recent inspections. A priority violation on August 8, 2025 found tapioca pearls held at 105°F instead of the required minimum 135°F in the front food service area; the product was discarded on site. The same inspection documented an employee transitioning directly from phone use to food preparation without handwashing, and a handwashing sink blocked by an ice bucket — both corrected on site during the inspection. A follow-up full inspection on August 18, 2025 cited a priority violation for chlorine sanitizer measuring above 200 ppm, which was discarded and replaced. Multiple intermediate violations across both inspections reflect systemic issues: no designated person in charge present during all operating hours, person in charge unable to answer questions about foodborne illnesses, and the establishment lacking written procedures for responding to contamination events. An earlier June 2022 inspection cited a priority violation for missing an employee health policy. The August 6, 2025 focused inspection found no violations when the facility was closed for a company outing.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park: FDACS Inspection History (5)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 3 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
The issues described in request # 5136666 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
FULL INSPECTION CONDUCTED
Risk-Based Violations
2-101.11
No designated person in charge present at the establishment during all hours of
operation. 2-101.11 PfPf
Nobody stated they were in charge out of three employees.
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2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction
of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Employees could not name or show me the 6 foodborne illnesses spread through food.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written procedures
7-204.11
Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface
does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. 7-204.11 PP
Back room: Chlorine Sanitizer measured above 200 ppm. COS: Sanitizer discarded
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Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12Repeat
Prep area: No label located on container of dried fruit. COS: Label placed on container.
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on
their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Prep area: Employees handling open food with bracelets on wrist.
3-304.14(B)
Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between
uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)
(1)
Prep area: Wet wiping cloth stored on counter top. COS: Cloth placed in sanitizer bucket.
3-304.12(C)-(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean
portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush
particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food
that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or
greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Prep area: Clean utensils stored next to hand wash sink where Spillage of water was
making contact with cleaning utensils during washing hands. COS: utensil moved to clean dry area.
— Focused Inspection· 5 violations· Focused Inspection
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
The issues described in request # 5136666 were discussed with person in charge.
Employee Health Guidelines, Time as a Public Health Control, and reporting agreement provided.
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.16(A)(1)
Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or
above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food
Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Front Food Service Area: Tapioca pearls had internal temperature of 105 degrees F. COS.
Tapioca pearls were already in the process of about to be discarded for new batch and were discarded.
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Print Date: 8/8/2025
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Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic
material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above
food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P
Observation: Front Food Service Area: Chemical and sanitizer bottles stored above single service items.
COS. Person in charge moved chemical bottles to bottom of shelf and single service items on above
shelf.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction
of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to respond about questions regarding foodborne illnesses.
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2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately
before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or
unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the
toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using
a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils;
during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before
donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that
contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Front Food Service Area: Observed employee go from being on their phone then handling
the register to preparing drinks. COS. Spoke with person in charge and employee about proper
handwashing procedures and employee washed hands appropriately.
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5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Kitchen Area: Employee handwash sink blocked by ice bucket in basin. COS. Inspector
removed ice bucket and was able to wash hands.
Good Retail Practice Violations
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net,
beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair
from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11Repeat
Front Food Service Area and Kitchen: Observed employees handling exposed foods items
without proper hair restraints.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Per request # 5136666 - FE closed at time of visit per sign on door they will be closed today, 8/6 due to company outing.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
Risk-Based Violations
2-201.11(A)
The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the
person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past
illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional
employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or
diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE DURING VISIT. ( SEE
Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park last inspected?
- Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 18, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park had?
- Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park find?
- Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 18, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P.
- Does Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Sip Tea Boba in Pinellas Park has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.
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