MACHI BOBA
1011 CLEVELAND ST STALL 9 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, insects found. 26 live ants on front counter under packaged snacks , condiments and single service spoons
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nathan Ma food manager for 2 years . Certificate not available
51-16-7Intermediate – 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
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils in dirty container on shelf below flavor mixes
10-07-4Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment ( pizza prep table ) non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable ( grooves, cut marks on top surface ) in lower level kitchen
23-03-4Basic – 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
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:14 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.