BOBA WHALE in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 12, 2025
📍 1138 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Boba Whale on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 6 points on its most recent inspection. The coffee and tea shop has received Grade A on both of its 2 inspections to date, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
BOBA WHALE in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to ...
Nov 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Wiping cloths not stor...
GRADE A
Jun 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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 ...
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BOBA WHALE in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BOBA WHALE last inspected?
- BOBA WHALE was last inspected on March 12, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 6 points.
- What is BOBA WHALE's current health grade?
- BOBA WHALE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BOBA WHALE had?
- BOBA WHALE has 3 health inspections on record from June 2023 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BOBA WHALE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BOBA WHALE was 24 points on November 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BOBA WHALE ever received a Grade C?
- No. BOBA WHALE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.