Nomad Boba
B°2011 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405118
Score based on 4 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 history4 on record
2026
May 8, 2026Routine2 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Asked PIC how their food contact surfaces were cleaned. PIC said that the cutting boards are taken to the 3-comp sink and rinsed off with the spray nozzle and dried with a towel. Educated PIC on how to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all food contact surfaces. A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-102.11(A-B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16) - Priority Foundation: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector's notes
No CFPM available. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
The handwashing sink was blocked with mop bucket. No soap was available at the handwash sink. 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. PIC cleared items blocking the hand-washing sink and supplied handwashing sink with soap at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed heavily soiled cardboard in use as shelf liner throughout facility. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy syrup build up on floors through the facility. 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
2025
Aug 21, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Reviewed proper wash, rinse, sanitize procedure for food-contact surfaces. Guidance emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee touch wall partition to leave coffee bar, return behind bar, take order, and begin preparing beverages and scooping ice without washing hands prior. 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. Instructed employee to properly wash hands at handsink at time of inspection. Employee briefly washed hands for 5 seconds. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Establishment only had laundry bleach (not approved for food contact surfaces) for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Establishment was not observed to be washing, rinsing, and sanitizing food contact surfaces at time of inspection. Establishment must acquire approved chlorine sanitizer so they can sanitize food contact surfaces. Employee left establishment to purchase bleach approved for sanitizing food-contact surfaces at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE).
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Repeat Violation 4-303.11 - Core: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability
Mar 21, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Demonstrated 3-compartment sink set up and how to wash, rinse, and sanitize food contact surfaces. Discussed ensuring food contact surfaces that come into contact with time/temperature controlled for safety foods are washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Also discussed not reusing retail containers that were previously used for food (ensure all reuseable food contact surfaces are designed and made with approved food safe materials such as equipment with NSF designation)
Inspector's notes
Establishment only had laundry bleach (not approved for food contact surfaces) for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Establishment was not observed wash, rinse, and sanitizing food contact surfaces at time of inspection. Establishment must acquire approved chlorine sanitizer so they can sanitize food contact surfaces. Establishment was able to borrow some at time of inspection for wash, rinse, and sanitizing food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-303.11 - Core: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability
2024
Oct 25, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Hand washing, when to wash, storage of raw foods, time as a control guidance documents were emailed. Discussed approved source.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink with plastic wrap box and other objects stored in the basin. Person in charge indicated that they have been washing their hands in their prep sink. Person in charge was informed they must wash their hands in their hand sink and limit their prep sink to food/food contact surfaces. Person in charge removed all the items. A bottle of soap was also placed at the sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
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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 →