JT Boba House
A944 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment · Permit FD-58642
Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jun 30, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
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2025
Oct 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed utilizing Time-As-A-Control as an alternative to hot-holding as an effective control of pathogen growth for tapioca pearls with the owner.
May 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.
2024
Oct 28, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics with the manager: 1. The use of a thermometer to verify internal holding temperature of cooked boba. 2. Manual warewashing at the 3-compartment sink 3. The use of Time-As-A-Control for cooked boba.-Provided guidance on Time-As-A-Control via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed broken and leaking Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device at the mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 27, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Jenna W. Report e-mailed.Reviewed manual ware-washing with employees.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started 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,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jenna Wood
Repeat Violation Core-4-204.12, C: Equipment Openings, Closures and Deflectors Covering plate at ice machine in front of house (FOH) had been removed due to being in disrepair. Please equipment openings are protected from any other food items or other potential contaminants from falling into the food. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at mop sink was observed in disrepair. Rigid drain line of prep sink that was not in use extended below flood rim of floor drain. Please ensure all plumbing systems are maintained in good repair. Shorten rigid drain line so that the opening of the PVC pipe is above the flood rim. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 10, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Kassandra O. Report e-mailed to owner.Instructed person in charge (PIC) to ensure that cooked tapioca pearls on time as control policy are labeled with the time they were removed from heat to be used as an ingredient. Blendtec branded pitcher rinser is currently only used to store clean blender cups and is not connected to a water source.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kassandra Oyarzabal
Core-4-204.12, C: Equipment Openings, Closures and Deflectors Covering plate at ice machine in front of house (FOH) had been removed due to being in disrepair. Please equipment openings are protected from any other food items or other potential contaminants from falling into the food. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →