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BOSS TEA BUBBLE AND PHO

13162 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3590345
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10865395
DBPR license3700641

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – 2 live small flying insects found in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (46F – Cold Holding); Noodles (46F – Cold Holding); Butter (46F – Cold Holding) in cooler across from the rice warmers. Operator stated it had been in cooler for less than 4 hours and moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored above boba reach-in cooler. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate32-11-5

Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in both women and unisex bathrooms. Employee replaced toilet paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – 3 dead roaches on premises beneath cabinet for boba syrup bottles. – 1 dead roach underneath three compartment sink. – 3 dead roaches behind wall of ice machine off make line. Employees cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic35B-08-4

Basic – 3 fly sticky tapes hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment throughout kitchen. Employees removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic33-09-4

Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed some food products not in garbage bag. Observed multiple flies on pieces of meat in outside trash dumpster without lid closed. Operator closed lid to dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic33-10-4

Basic – Inside of dumpster not clean and has standing dirty water inside. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment currently turned off due to a leak. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.