Tallahassee, Leon County

PONG'S BOBA TEA & DESSERTS

1350 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee, FL 32304

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 19, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
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.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 24312956

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. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 24312957

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee cleaned scoop. Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 23813007

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 23813006

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-17-5

Detail 23813008

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In ice machine area

22-08-4

Detail 23813009

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris.

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23124556

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24. Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 23124555

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pitchers of tea stored on floor in storage area.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-42-4

Detail 22654061

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink Chlorine 10ppm. Employee corrected sanitizing solution to Chlorine 50ppm during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22654063

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tapioca boba 75F on counter. Per employee held on time with no written plan. Provided employee with a printed Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection. Employee filled out Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22654062

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 06-01-23.

Oct 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 21403496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dehydrated boba on make table on front line since 11am held at 81F at 11:30am.

31A-11-4

Detail 21403495

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in front counter used for ware washing.

53A-01-7

Detail 21403497

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Phuong Truong.

10-07-4

Detail 21403493

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in make table stored in standing water at 41F.

25-05-4

Detail 21403494

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area shared by Mr. Roboto.

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20418982

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cake desserts in display cooler since 11am cold held at 48°F at 12:30pm.

53A-07-6

Detail 20418983

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jasmin Tajdari certificate under unapproved source from SafeStaff for employee food handlers. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20418980

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Momo Luna certificate under unapproved source from ServSafe.

14-74-7

Detail 20418981

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cake desserts in display cooler since 11am cold held at 48°F at 12:30pm. Observed ambient air temperature at 44°F.