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Koko Coffee

February 18, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed damaged gasket on deep freezer. Replace • Provide drain plugs for all compartments on 3 bay sink for proper warewashing along with signage (wash / rinse / sanitize)
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Observed rodent dropping near rear door 2/18/26. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide report
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

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

Inspector note: Observed raw shell eggs stored with ready to eat products in single door refrigerated unit (breads). Discussed with PIC to maintain all ready to eat and raw foods properly stored seperately inside refrigerated units. COS
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw shell eggs stored in ambient air on counter @ 57F and sliced tomatoes stored inside reach in unit @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below at all times. PIC voluntarily discarded
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide chlorine test strips to properly test chemical balance for chlorine sanitizer. Quats test strips on site at this time
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed food spills / soils inside both deep freezers and inside 2 door reach in freezer. Clean to remove all spills / soils
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no paper towels in bathroom or available to replace at hand sink. Discussed with PIC to ensure paper towels are available and supplied at all handsinks. COS
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed rodent dropping on and near dry ingredient rack. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide report
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Observed large bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed plastic bowls being used for bulk dispensing. Provide handled scoopers for all bulk dispensing
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 11, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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