Diy Boba Tea

3541 53Rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34210
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Diy Boba Tea has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Diy Boba Tea trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener in kitchen with dried food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of exterior door from kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on shared dumpsters.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on exterior door from kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
78
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced beef and chicken in single door make station at 46F. Operator stated she the chicken and beef out for approximate 20 minutes. Operator put ice on chicken and beef to rapidly cool. Observed chicken and beef now at 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in kitchen next to reach-in cooler. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen without a self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of exterior door from kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on the ground around dumpster shared by plaza. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water. Operator removed utensils for cleaning and sanitizing and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids on dumpsters shared by plaza. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
61
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used to dispense sugar in bin in kitchen. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved bottled water to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpsters shared by the plaza.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing on counter in dining room next to boboa. Educated operator on utensils in standing water.Operator removed spoon and water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids on dumpsters shred by the plaza.
33-16-4
74
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Observed exterior door with broken self closer at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine on shelf above food prep table in kitchen. Employee removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed boba being held on time without a written plan. Educated operator on using our forms. E-mailed copies of time as a public health forms to operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with out handle being used to dispense sugar in bin in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food prep table in kitchen. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve bowls on shelf next to fryer not inverted. Operator inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
52
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored on grate shelf located over package of cream cheese. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed raw shell eggs over milk in reachin cooler **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
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. Currently one employee, other than CFM, that was hired approximately 6 months ago. Explained food handler training is required within 60 days of hire. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed no employee training, JuiIo Caesar Figueredo said he was working for 5 months. ** Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
78
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored on grate shelf located over package of cream cheese.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided clean up plan to operator. Operator will post plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Currently one employee, other than CFM, that was hired approximately 6 months ago. Explained food handler training is required within 60 days of hire.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on rack near employee hand wash sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of mango syrup stored on floor of dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed back door by restrooms not properly sealed. Observed visible gap through painters tape used to line door where daylight can be seen.
35B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve straws and cups stored on floor near back exit door.
25-05-4
52
Sep 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in hand washing sink in the kitchen Operator open the valve. Got hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Diy Boba Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Diy Boba Tea on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Diy Boba Tea?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Diy Boba Tea.

How does Diy Boba Tea compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Diy Boba Tea most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Diy Boba Tea's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Diy Boba Tea have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Diy Boba Tea means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Diy Boba Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Diy Boba Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.