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VN boba tea

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10720 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85037

Food Establishment · Permit FD-91514

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

93
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 82 (0 priority, 3 foundation, 3 core)Aug 28, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2024 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Sep 16, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 6, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)May 11, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

May 11, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Apr 30, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Revieweds storage of in-use utensils.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses time a control for boba. No documentation of when boba was placed out was available during inspection. Per person in charge boba had been made approximately 3 hours prior. Instructed staff to place time stamp on container of boba. Reviewed how to properly utilize time as a control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses bleach as a sanitizing agent. Person in charge unable to provide chlorine test strips. A small quantity was provided to use temporarily. Ensure that chlorine test strips are purchased and available for use prior to reinspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

Apr 28, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

advisory

2025

Oct 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Unable to locate hand drying provisions at hand sinks.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Provided hand drying provisions (i.e. - paper towels) for handwash sinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Milk found at an internal temperature of 51*F in food prep cooler at front counter. Cold holding of TCS foods must be held at 41*F or below. Per PIC, foods were at proper temperatures when last check two hours prior.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Do not use unit to house TCS foods in unit until it can maintain TCS foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

May 6, 2025Routine1 coreA°

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

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-303.11

Inspector's notes

Unable to locate chemical sanitizer at premises. Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under part 4-6, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils as specified under part 4-7, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Provide chemical sanitizer (i.e. - bleach) to properly sanitize food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-303.11 - Core: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability

2024

Sep 16, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate hand washing facilities SUPPLIED & accessible

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

Inspector's notes

Wall and adjacent surfaces at mop sink have build up residues.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Mar 11, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Hands clean & properly washedProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--When To Wash Hands"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Chie Do

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Interior and exteriors of food equipment at front counter and back of house have build up of residues. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Walls of mop sink area have build up residues. Clean wall surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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. Back of house hand sink obstructed with item(s). Have all hand sinks available for use with proper hand cleanser (i.e.-hand soap) and hand drying devices (i.e.-paper towels). ---------- PIC corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#46 — Gloves Used ProperlyCoreMCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5d, C

Core-MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5d, C: Latex Gloves Open box of latex gloves found in food preparation area. Provide non-latex food equipment to handle foods. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 28, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

-- Upon Re-inspection, Priority Foundation Violation #36 and Core Violation #47 from 08/07/2023 inspection report have been corrected.Facility will return to normal routine inspection schedule.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Chien Do

Aug 9, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Received call from owner's relative, Emmy, xxx-xxx-5981 concerning recent inspection report. Relative called to help with translation of report.Reviewed 8/7/2023 routine inspection report with relative. Informed relative that a re-inspection will be conducted at the facility on/about 8/17/2023 concerning findings of latest routine inspection report.

Aug 7, 2023Routine3 foundation3 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.--Verification of professional pest control services can be confirmed via e-mail to inspector. Please provide verification by re-inspection date of 08/17/2023. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerUnable to locate Certified Food Protection Manager on premises at time of inspection. Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Chien Do

#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. Hand sinks found to be blocked with kitchenware and/or missing hand drying provisions. Have all hand sinks accessible and properly stocked so that proper hand washing can be performed. ------------ PIC removed obstructions at hand sink and provided hand drying provisions at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Dark, organic residue found on deflector in ice machine. Clean interior of ice machine at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Wasp & hornet spray can found in back of house food preparation area. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service and single-use articles. Removed toxic material from food preparation area. ----------- PIC removed spray can at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Crawling insects found in facility. Obtain professional pest control services to abate nuisance. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Horizontal surfaces (i.e. -tables) in back of house have build up of residues. Clean horizontal surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Bucket collecting liquid from waste pipe under 3 compartment sink. Repair leaking pipe. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →