BOBA TEA HOUSE

320 W KIMBERLY RD, DAVENPORT, IA, 52806

10 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: January 23, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 10
Jurisdiction: Scott County (Davenport)
Source risk checklist count: 5
Good Retail Practices findings: 5

Published report comment

Routine inspection conducted on 01/23/2026. The facility has a norovirus/bodily fluid cleanup procedure, employee illness reporting agreement policy. Items that require additional action: #1- Discussed with the person in charge on taking a certified food protection manager course as there are significant foodborne illness risk factors within the facility. #16- During the time of inspection the owner was able to contact a plumber. #22- The facility agrees to monitor cold holding temperatures and temperature dials. #23- Facility manager agrees to begin date marking on house made products. #24- Facility manager agrees to begin to use paper documentation for their time as a control procedure, and to keep records on file for 6 months. #36- Facility manager agrees to obtain ambient air thermometers for dorm style refrigeration units. #41- Facility manager agrees to store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution. #48- Facility manager agrees to obtain new quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips. Or use a different type of sanitizer, as they already have chlorine test strips. #51- Facility manager agrees to have grease trap serviced/cleaned. #55- Facility manager agrees to perform additional cleaning on on the flooring and near drains throughout the back area. At the recommendation of the Scott County Health Dept. the facility agrees to voluntarily close the facility, due to a lack of methods to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. The facility is not to re-open the facility until plumbing work is completed and the three compartment sink is functional. Any questions can be sent to Raymond.Miller@scottcountyiowa.gov Follow-up will be completed on or after 2/2/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (10)

4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Test strips for the quaternary ammonium sanitizer are expired.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
5-205.13Critical
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Grease trap requires service.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 51
2-102.11(A)(B)(C)(1) &(C)(4-16)Critical
Iowa food code item 1 (Risk Factors)
Observation: During the time of inspection, the facility manager, was not able to properly explain and demonstrate various food safety policies. Including knowledge of temperatures, proper sanitizing methods, and time as a control for safety procedures and record keeping.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 1
3-501.17Critical
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: House made siracha mayo kept over 24 hours not being date marked.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
3-501.19(B)(2)&(C )(2-3)Critical
Iowa food code item 24 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Time as a control for safety records for boba pearls are being written on a dry erase board for the month, and they also have not been kept for several weeks.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 24
4-703.11Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have the ability to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. The sink was backing up into each compartment and unable to drain.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: The small dorm style refrigeration units in the front prep area and near the fryers are holding time/temperature controlled for safety foods above 41 degrees F. Heavy cream- 47 degrees F. Siracha sauce-45 degrees F. Hot dogs on stick-44 degrees F. Hot Dog and Cheese on stick-43 degrees F. Corrected by: voluntarily adjusting temperature dials on the units.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Flooring throughout the facility is soiled. Areas near the drain and the grease trap are soiled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
4-204.112(A)-(D)
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Two dorm style coolers that hold time/temperature controlled for safety products do not have ambient air thermometers.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 36
3-304.14
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Wet wiping cloth in the front prep area not stored in sanitizer bucket.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41

Source: Scott County (Davenport) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.