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Boba Whale

1138 1 Avenue, New York City, NY 10065 · Manhattan · Coffee/tea

Passed all 3 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
3
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-12
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
80/100
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3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-12
No closures across all 3 inspections on record
5 sanitation violations found across 3 inspections
2 food storage & handling violations found across 1 inspection
Sanitation critical
Food Storage & Handling critical
Pest Activity minor
Employee Hygiene minor
Food Temperature minor
2025-03-12 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2
minor Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

minor Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

2024-11-18 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Storage & Handling

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

minor Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

2023-06-23 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

minor Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

minor Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

minor Food Temperature

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

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