MACHI BOBA

Name: MACHI BOBA
Address: 1011 CLEVELAND ST STALL 9, CLEARWATER, FL, 33755, US
Rating: 69

1011 CLEVELAND ST STALL 9, CLEARWATER, FL 33755

License #6218613

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69 Grade F / 100

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MACHI BOBA in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 3 critical, 9 major, 8 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Employee changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
[08B-38-4] Food ( plastic bottles of water stored on floor near freezer chest .Employee relocated bottles of water ( corrected on site) -Food ( boxes of boba , tea ) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in downstairs storage area
[22-11-5] Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Cups with spoon soiled used to make drinks . Per employee cups are cleaned every two days. Reviewed with employee . Employee moved cup to dish washing area -Accumulation of black/ brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the downstairs pizza prep area
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Warning Issued
[24-06-4] Clean utensils in dirty container on shelf below flavor mixes
[10-07-4] In-use utensil ( strainer scoop ) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit (79F) near boba hot holding area . Manager discarded water , changed water to 175 F
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -Shelves soiled in front counter area - soiled pizza prep table in the lower level - soiled condiment holder in front counter area
[35A-02-7] Live, insects found. 26 live ants on front counter under packaged snacks , condiments and single service spoons
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk opened two days previously. Manager date marked milk
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment ( pizza prep table ) non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable ( grooves, cut marks on top surface ) in lower level kitchen
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -New food prep area added in the lower area of kitchen near shared dishwashing facilities to include two pizza ovens , deli style reach in cooler , glass door double door freezer and a tall freezer used only by this establishment . Pizza warmer added to front counter area
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nathan Ma food manager for 2 years . Certificate not available

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