Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited four times.
Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich scores about where you'd expect for a Jacksonville restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rub hands for less than 5 seconds with entire handwashing was less than 10 seconds. Discussed with employee and operator. Employee properly wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler torn/ in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at sandwich make station across from stove soiled. Operator cleaned gasket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple walls in kitchen and prep area soiled.
36-27-5
74
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bag of Sugar in direct contact of non food grade reusable bag stored in dry food storage area. Operator removed sugar and placed in an approved food grade bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute area of ice machine in boba tea making station soiled. Operator cleaned area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen and cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing filter in hood above grill area. Observed gap in hood.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
64
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above ready to eat beef meatballs in reach in freezer in corner,of kitchen-not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents in kitchen and warewashing area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in warewashing area cracked. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed 1 employee expired required food training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pans on dry rack wet nesting. Manager removed and stored properly to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked near walk in cooler.
38-01-4
74
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator rand multiple cycles but sanitizer unable to dispense. Operator called to have dishwashing machine serviced. Operatorhad employee set up triple sink**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
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/ Establishment had one CFM and their CFM certification expired in February 2024. No other CFM **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored next to food on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed food from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance stored on dry food storage shelf unlabeled. Operator labeled container of salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medications stored in the dry food storage area near food. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Manager placed copy with inspection information. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling water pitcher at hand sink located at entrance of kitchen. Reviewed the hand washing sink is for hand washing only.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple dusty ceiling vents throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on shelf of food storage rack. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining through from outside at bottom of exit door located in the rear of kitchen. Manager has purchased and will install. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths stored under cutting boards on prep table in middle of kitchen. Manager removed towels under cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk-in cooler door gasket.
23-03-4
55
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents to be soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above freezer near back door exit. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food and drinks stored in walk in cooler not separated from food served to public. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on shelf above chest freezer located in back neat exit door. Observed employee bags stored in dry food storage area. Manager had employees remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket to be missing part of seal.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining through to the outside from bottom of exit back door.
35B-01-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich.
How does Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Q Cup Boba Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich is inspected around three times per year on average.
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