82
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Jan 28, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION199 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Formosa Aroma NEW OWNER: Formosa Teahouse The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP12. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $896.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 02/01/26 - 01/31/27 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 01/28/26 *Permit condition: Induction cook top is only approved for use to cook / reheat boba. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. *Ensure that all handwash sinks are able to provide warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels when operating. * Provided and discussed TPHC guidelines. Operator completed and submitted TPHC form as their procedures. * Facility has submitted plans (SR0883505) for review to remodel part of the facility including relocation of the restroom and expansion of the preparation space. Per PIC, the remodeling will not begin until later in the year. Facility will operate as is and are only approved to operate as is until submitted plans are approved and final inspection for the plans are conducted. Facility shall not operate while there is construction work occurring in the facility. ***Operator shall notify the district specialist if there are any changes to the menu in the future (ie. addition of food items that require different equipment). The addition or modification of cooking equipment OR equipment with plumbing requirements SHALL be submitted to this department's Plan Check for review and approval prior to installation/use. Unapproved changes or additions may be subject to enforcement actions.

Inspection Timeline

Jan 28, 2026Latest
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Aug 12, 2025
PassedScore: 82/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
82

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
4
Non-Critical
5
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Jan 28, 2026
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ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Formosa Aroma NEW OWNER: Formosa Teahouse The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP12. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $896.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 02/01/26 - 01/31/27 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 01/28/26 *Permit condition: Induction cook top is only approved for use to cook / reheat boba. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. *Ensure that all handwash sinks are able to provide warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels when operating. * Provided and discussed TPHC guidelines. Operator completed and submitted TPHC form as their procedures. * Facility has submitted plans (SR0883505) for review to remodel part of the facility including relocation of the restroom and expansion of the preparation space. Per PIC, the remodeling will not begin until later in the year. Facility will operate as is and are only approved to operate as is until submitted plans are approved and final inspection for the plans are conducted. Facility shall not operate while there is construction work occurring in the facility. ***Operator shall notify the district specialist if there are any changes to the menu in the future (ie. addition of food items that require different equipment). The addition or modification of cooking equipment OR equipment with plumbing requirements SHALL be submitted to this department's Plan Check for review and approval prior to installation/use. Unapproved changes or additions may be subject to enforcement actions.

No reported violations
Pass Aug 12, 2025
82/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Observed two convection ovens in the back prep area that are not in use. Review of menu also shows no items that require the use of the ovens. If there is any changes or addition to the menu that will require the addition of cooking equipment, facility is require to notify the district specialist. Addition of cooking equipment requires submittal to this department's Plan Check for review and approval. Failure to comply and use of unapproved equipment will result in enforcement action. Food facility is only allowed up to two approved ventless cooking equipment. Facility;s permit risk category may be reevaluated.

5 reported violations
  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    Drain line from hot water dispenser extends into the floor sink by the ice machine. [CA] Provide a minimum of a 1 inch air gap between the end of equipment drain lines and the rim of the floor sink to protect equipment from back flow contamination.

  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    Facility is preparing and selling tea eggs. With the exception of boba that was previously approved, facility is NOT approved to cook food due to lack of a ventilation hood in the facility. [CA] Discontinue the use of cooking equipment for food items that was not previously approved. Facility may request for a hood exemption, but will also require an update to facility's permit risk category for preparation of additional food besides beverages.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water at the three compartment sink is measured at a maximum temperature of 116F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

  • K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & recordsCritical

    Boba that is subject to time is not properly time-marked. Per employee, the boba was prepared at 11:50 AM. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods that are subject to time rather than temperature shall be time-marked with the start/end of the 4 hour period where it shall be discarded. [COS] Employee discarded the boba 10 minutes early and prepared a new batch that is time-marked.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Handwash sink located behind the front counter is partially obstructed by a table. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be kept unobstructed and easily accessible to allow employees to properly and easily wash their hands when required. [COS] Employee relocated the table.

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