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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Little Cocoa Bean Co

114 South St

Last inspected Mar 31, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Inspection

Mar 31, 2025

Failed

10 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

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When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s notes

During the inspection process observed staff leaving food prep area and returning to prep food without washing hands first. PIC to train staff on when to wash hands.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC to discontinue preparation of TCS food at the location. Per plan review establishment is supposed to operate as satellite kitchen . Facilty does not meet criteria nor have adequate equipment to operate as a commissary. ***Priority violation noted on the report . PIC to retrain staff on all violations noted on the inspection report

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw shelled eggs observed stored above packages of strawberries and blue berries. Discontinue

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther

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(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed staff switching tasks and food prep area and returning with the same gloves to work on foods. PIC to train staff on glove usage.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 590.003/3-403.11-PFood temperature

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Reheating for Hot Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Per PIC frozen foods are place in upright warmer to reheat. PIC to review and train staff on reheating procedures.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous containers of prepack burritos french toast and brown liquid stored in diffrent jugs stored in refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discaed date.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

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Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC unable to provide a metal stem thermometer. Provide and maintain acessible.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

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Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC unable to provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed staff prepping food without access to a handwashing sink. Discontinue

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Facility main hansink observed blocked by cleaning gloves scrubbies sponges and bottle of handsoap. Discontinue and maintain accesible at all time to prevent contamination by hands.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 17, 2024

Passed

10 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

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Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed spoiled carrots stored in the refrigerator unit. Discontinue (carrots was discard by PIC)

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE eggs. Discontinue (corrected on site by PIC)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

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Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed staff using sponge to clean dishes and food contact equipment. Discontinue.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dishwasher observed not operating. Repair 2 door freezer observed not operating on one side. Products was voluntary discard by the PIC. Repair

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode 590.004/4-501.17-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No non rinse detergent available on site for the 2 bay sink. Provide

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of multiple refrigeration unit observed soiled from visible food spills knife rack observed soiled food blender observed soiled from dry food ice dispenser observed soiled . Clean and sanitize.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Kitchen handsinks observed not dispensing hot water. Repair

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post current Certificate of Inspection Post current Common Victualler License

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 2, 2024

Failed

10 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed spoiled carrots stored in the refrigerator unit. Discontinue (carrots was discard by PIC)

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE eggs. Discontinue (corrected on site by PIC)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

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Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed staff using sponge to clean dishes and food contact equipment. Discontinue.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dishwasher observed not operating. Repair 2 door freezer observed not operating on one side. Products was voluntary discard by the PIC. Repair

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-501.17-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No non rinse detergent available on site for the 2 bay sink. Provide

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of multiple refrigeration unit observed soiled from visible food spills knife rack observed soiled food blender observed soiled from dry food ice dispenser observed soiled . Clean and sanitize.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Kitchen handsinks observed not dispensing hot water. Repair

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post current Certificate of Inspection Post current Common Victualler License

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 6, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 5, 2023

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source

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