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Boba & Donuts

B

1320 W Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284

Food Establishment · Permit FD-91132

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

80
Good

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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100060202320242025Oct 17, 2023 — Routine — score 45 (3 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 14, 2024 — Routine — score 34 (4 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 24, 2024 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 18, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Sep 5, 2025 — Routine — score 91 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)91
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2025

Sep 5, 2025Routine1 foundation4 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) date-marking is required on open dairy for a total of 7 days once opened. 2) remove any unnecessary/broken/unused equipment and items in the facility. Only items that are pertinent to daily business shall be stored onsite. 3) all foods & equipment shall be stored 6 inches off of the ground and be protected with lids when not in use.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 5th Consecutive Violation.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand soap at the hand washing station in the back by the fryer. PIC was able to provide hand soap at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed green slime on the ice grid of the ice machine next to the three-compartment sink. Discussed with PIC all food-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to avoid accumulation of organic matter and must be cleaned to sight and touch. Per PIC the next cleaning will have a follow up to verify the ceiling and ice grid of the unit are properly cleaned. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-502.13

Inspector's notes

Observed single use donut filling containers being reused to store sugar and brown sugar. Per PIC the containers are washed and repurposed for storing bulk ingredients. Discussed with PIC single-use containers are not designed to be washed and reused for foods/ice/seasoning/ingredients. Replace the single-use items with food safe reusable containers or use food safe bags. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed in the back of the facility doughnut glaze buildup, grease build up and organic matter build up under the equipment, on the lower shelves of the prep tables and food debris on the wall. Discussed with PIC 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

Apr 18, 2025Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) date-marking is required on open dairy for a total of 7 days once opened. 2) remove any unnecessary/broken/unused equipment and items in the facility. Only items that are pertinent to daily business shall be stored onsite. 3) all foods & equipment shall be stored 6 inches off of the ground.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4th Consecutive Violation.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a yellowish, green slime and dark black organic matter on the ice grid of the ice machine next to the three-compartment sink. Discussed with PIC all food-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to avoid accumulation of organic matter and must be cleaned to sight and touch. Per PIC the next cleaning will have a follow up to verify the ceiling and ice grid of the unit are properly cleaned. Clean by soap, rinse, sanitize and airdry, unless there are manufacturer's specifications. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-502.13

Inspector's notes

Observed single use donut filling containers being reused to store sugar and brown sugar. Per PIC the containers are washed and repurposed for storing bulk ingredients. Discussed with PIC single-use containers are not designed to be washed and reused for foods/ice/seasoning/ingredients. Replace the single-use items with food safe reusable containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations

2024

Sep 24, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a yellow slime and dark black organic matter on the ice grid of the ice machine next to the three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC P all food-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to avoid accumulation of organic matter and must be cleaned to sight and touch. Per PIC the next cleaning will have a follow up to verify the ceiling and ice grid of the unit are properly cleaned. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed several powdered drink containers with a handled scoop touching the product. Discussed with PIC to either store the scoops outside of the product or hands stored straight up in the container and to not be touching the foods. PIC stored the handled scoops properly at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Mar 14, 2024Routine4 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.2nd Consecutive ViolationDiscussed ware washing procedures with the PIC. All food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after contamination. Discussed demonstration of knowledge requirements.Long Term Intervention (LTI) scheduled on 3/19/24A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 11, 3-101.11, P, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #20 , 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Report printed 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 2,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-CR-Removed #1 and #14,Signer: Nara Tan

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. >>>Observed Person in Charge (PIC) put gloves on without cleaning hands to make sandwiches after typing on personal computer. Discussed proper hand washing with PIC. Hands must be washed after changing tasks and before putting on gloves to food prep. PIC washed hands for 20 seconds at the time of inspection before continuing to prep food. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. >>>Observed empty boxes in the hand washing sink near the mop sink with empty boxes stored in the basin. Discussed proper usage of hand wash sinks with the PIC. PIC removed boxes. Discussed with PIC hand wash sinks may only be used for hand washing. Corrected at time of Inspection 2nd Consecutive Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. >>>Observed no hand soap at the hand wash sink near the mop sink. PIC put a container of soap at the hand sink at the time of inspection. Corrected at time of Inspection 2nd Consecutive Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. >>>>>>Observed no paper towels near hand washing sink near register, hand wash sink next to the mop sink and the hand wash sink in the back prep area. PIC put paper towels at each sink at time of the inspection. Corrected at time of Inspection 2nd Consecutive Violation Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. >>>Observed in top part of prep table with half an avocado with white, green, and black fuzzy organic matter growth. PIC voluntarily discarded the avocado with organic matter growth. Food must be unadulterated. Long Term Intervention (LTI) scheduled on 3/19/24 Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. >>>Observed cooked boba portioned out in plastic wrap in container being stored in room temperature (time as controlled was not being used) on shelf next to prep table, per PIC cooked boba exceeding 4 hours prior to inspection. Internal temperature of boba was 64*F Discussed with PIC that boba is a time/temperature controlled for safety food. Boba was embargoed and PIC discarded at time of inspection. Long Term Intervention (LTI) scheduled on 3/19/24 Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe >>>Observed cheese slices being stored directly in a "thank you" to go bag. Discussed with PIC to not store food directly in to go bags to avoid the migration of deleterious substance. PIC removed cheese slices from to go bag and placed in a food safe container at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking >>>Observed personal employee food stored directly on top of establishment food in the refrigerator in the front of the restaurant. Also observed the personal employee food was intermingled throughout the reach -in across from the three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC to have a designated area in the reach-in and have the personal employee food stored on a low shelf and in a way to avoid personal employee food from contaminating establishments food. PIC created a designated area at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 17, 2023Routine3 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 4 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 1.75,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Nara T.

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-101.11

Priority Foundation-2-101.11, Pf: Assignment; Person In Charge Present Insufficient knowledge was observed during inspection due to multiple priority violations seen and no worker onsite with certified food manager certificate. NOTE: Individual in charge should have food manager certification at all times of operation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Observed multiple food containers being stored in hand sink by three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC that hand sinks must be accessible at all times and cannot be used to store any items. Containers were removed. Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Observed hand sink by stove top by with no handwashing cleanser. Discussed with PIC that hand washing cleanser must be stored at every hand sink to be available for handwashing. Soap was placed at sink. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Observed hand sink by stove top and three compartment sink with no handwashing drying provisions. Discussed with PIC that hand drying provisions must be stored at every hand sink to be available for handwashing. Paper towels were placed at both sinks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed two packages of turkey in prep table with mold growth present. Turkey was discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed cooked boba portioned out in plastic wrap in container being stored in room temperature (time as controlled was not being used) on shelf next to prep table, per PIC cooked boba was placed in container the night prior. Discussed with PIC that boba is a time/temperature controlled for safety food. Boba was discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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. Observed opened package of turkey in prep table per PIC they did not know when package was first opened. Discussed with PIC that once turkey is opened from packaged date marking is required. Turkey was discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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