Urban Boba Tea House
A°1015 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-62887
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 20, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet wiping cloths being stored on prep counter not in sanitizer bucket. Informed PIC that all wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2025
Dec 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Observed small cold prep table near kitchen entrance containing beverage toppings/popping boba with ambient air temperature ranging between 34*F-42.9*F. Top right section at 34*F ambient air temperature and bottom left section at 42.9*F. Unit not observed to be holding TCS food items. Non-TCS popping boba observed to be at 45*F. Discussed with PIC repairing unit/cleaning coils to ensure unit is properly cold holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed two sanitizer buckets with a chlorine concentration at 200ppm. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Also discussed ensuring wiping cloths are stored fully submerged in sanitizer buckets instead of on counters/outside of buckets. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed ice machine with translucent flexible piping connected to the chest indirectly plumbed to a floor drain. PIC was informed that flexible piping is not allowed in the establishment. Discussed replumbing ice machine with approved ridged piping such as PVC piping. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Sep 16, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 3-compartment sink near cook line with grime build up in corners of basins. Also observed build up from hard water/tea on the 3-compartment sink near refrigerators. Warewashing facilities must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, hard water deposits, and food debris. Must clean warewashing facilities prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.14 - Core: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Inspector's notes
Observed a buildup of grime on the prep tables throughout the kitchen. Also observed a buildup of food debris on the outsides and insides of the refrigerated prep units in the kitchen. Also observed a buildup of food debris on the fryers. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed food splatter on walls throughout the establishment. The floors were also sticky. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: employee illness policy (emailed operator the Employee Health and Hygiene 1B and associated forms as example); date marking ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods within 24 hrs. if intended to be held for more than 24 hours A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jennifer Ngo
2023
Oct 31, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Aaron Vo
Oct 30, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Warewashing guidance sticker provided Discussed: date marking and time as a public health control A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: DECLINED TO SIGN
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11, P: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.>>>Observed an employee rinsing out a measuring cup they used to prepared a drink; the employee after rinsing it out immediately put the cup up to dry. The employee was informed that they must wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment/dishes before they can be used; employee was also informed that rinsing in use equipment/dishes for use later is not allowed because they must be sanitized before use. Employee indicated they do not sanitize dishes in the establishment and sanitizer was not observed at time of inspection. The establishment must acquire sanitizer and wash, rinse, and sanitize their food contact surfaces prior to using. 24 hr. Re-Inspection 10/31/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-303.11 (A-B), C: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability>>>Establishment did not have any sanitizing agents on property at time of inspection. The establishment must have immediate access to sanitizing agents during operating hours so they can wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →