Gainesville, Alachua County

BC BOBA TEA & ICE CREAM

2001 NW 13 ST SUITE 20, Gainesville, FL 32609

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 Intermediate
Oct 28, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

31A-09-4

Detail 24151571

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back handwash sink blocked with wire rack to dry washed items. Manager removed wire rack Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24151577

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed (sugar )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed bowl Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24151578

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee sushi and ice cream not identified and stored above food served to the public. Manager removed personal food. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 24151579

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Manager removed scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24151574

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.

10-03-4

Detail 24151576

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well not running. Manager turned dipper well on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24151573

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink behind front counter. Inspector provided handwash sink sign.

25-05-4

Detail 24151580

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service dome cups and cups stored on floor in kitchen

08B-17-4

Detail 24151575

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( oranges and lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( milk &creamer ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved oranges and lemons Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24151572

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( jam ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Manager labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

22-45-4

Detail 23593565

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Utensils stored on clean dish rack and utensils used behind front counter not sanitized as the three compartment has been removed.

08A-04-5

Detail 23593566

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over strawberries in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23593561

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at front counter hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23593564

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cup lids stored on floor behind front counter.

10-12-5

Detail 23593560

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.

10-07-4

Detail 23593568

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water behind front counter, 78 F. Repeat Violation

10-03-4

Detail 23593563

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. No running water for dipper well behind front counter. Manager turned on water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23593569

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. Corrective Action Taken

29-08-4

Detail 23593562

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Establishment has removed three compartment sink and has no other means to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes and utensils. Three compartment sink was re-installed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23593567

Basic - Stored food not covered. Milk stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager placed lid on milk. Corrected On-Site

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

10-05-5

Detail 22482380

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 78F water behind front counter. Manager placed utensils and water on hot plate to heat up. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22482381

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet beneath three compartment sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22482378

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of black tea dispenser behind front counter. Nozzle of hot water dispenser behind front counter. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22482382

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups and grate stored on hand washing sink across from dry storage reach-in freezer. Manager removed cups and grate. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22482383

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

31B-02-4

Detail 22482384

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels and hand washing sign at hand washing sink behind front counter. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 22482377

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

08B-38-4

Detail 22482379

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of syrup in plastic bottles stored on floor in dry storage area next to reach-in freezer. Manager placed syrup on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22482385

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of front counter.

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

02C-03-5

Detail 21809644

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager stated item was opened the previous day at noon. Manager placed proper date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21809647

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for black tea.

31B-02-4

Detail 21809643

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or hand soap at hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager provided hand towels and soap for hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21809642

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.

53B-01-5

Detail 21809646

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has no proof of employee training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 21809645

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzle for cane sugar on counter behind front counter.

25-05-4

Detail 21809648

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go containers stored on floor behind front counter. Repeat Violation

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 20636575

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed lack of any training available for review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: No certificates available for review Admin Complaint

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 20475707

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink had a drain rack resting on the ledge. This was then placed in the prep sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20475705

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. Towels were added. *Corrected On-Site ALSO, both sinks lacked signs.

53B-01-5

Detail 20475708

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed lack of any training available for review. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20475706

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored over food for the public, at the desk area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20475702

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk syrup stored on the floor in the kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 20475703

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the ice scoop handle was touching ice. The scoop was adjusted. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20475704

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple cases of single serve items stored on the floor in the kitchen and front line.