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US Boba Tea

6245 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale 85254

Food Establishment · Permit FD-23-01877

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 3, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Mar 9, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 22, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#46 — Gloves Used ProperlyCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a

Inspector's notes

Observed latex gloves in the storage closet where the water heater is located.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a - Latex gloves may not be used in direct contact with food. Predefined Comment: Latex gloves are not approved for food handling. Person in charge removed the latex gloves from the establishment at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-202.14

Inspector's notes

Observed restroom door not self closing. A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Please ensure restroom door is self closing prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed

Mar 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed disconnecting spray nozzle from mop sink hose when not in use.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed food worker scratch the side of their face, continue making boba beverage, and scooping ice-cream without first washing their hands.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Reviewed posted when to wash guidance document with the person in charge. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked hotdogs in a plastic container. The hot dogs were removed from the manufacturer's packaging with a discard date of 5/1/2025. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined that the hotdogs were opened on 3/18/2025.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed in use ice-cream scoop stored in standing water/ 115°F.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

May 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed effective hair restraints for food employees. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: - Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or Contact the Department using the email addresses below,-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)-Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lam Thanh Nguyen

Jan 3, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. 2nd Consecutive ViolationDiscussed date marking criteria with the person in charge. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Lam Thanh Nguyen

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed boba hot holding at 120*F. Maintain hot TCS foods at or above 135*F. The temperature of the hot holding unit was raised at time of inspection. After discussion with the person in charge, it was determined that the boba was within safe time parameters. The boba was re-heated at time of inspection. Discussed utilizing time as a control for boba. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Jul 24, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Correction of Priority Foundation Violation #46 found during the routine inspection on 7/18/2023 has been verified on 7/24/2023. Proof of correction was received electronically. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Advisory report emailed to person in charge.

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →