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Little Cocoa Bean Co

March 31, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings4

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above packages of strawberries and blue berries. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Per PIC frozen foods are place in upright warmer to reheat. PIC to review and train staff on reheating procedures.
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: 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
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a metal stem thermometer. Provide and maintain acessible.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed staff prepping food without access to a handwashing sink. Discontinue
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

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