Coco Leaf

303 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Coco Leaf has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Coco Leaf's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 4, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Ants noted along the front service counter- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Ice shaving machine in the back prep with heavy soils- Clean

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Damp wiping cloths on counters throughout with no sanitizer set up- Corrected

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: The CFPM certificate posted is for the owner. Per the PIC the owner is at the location part time. Provide an additional CFPM rom an approved CFPM program

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Areas throughout the establishmnet with heavy encrusted soils and food debris. Areas include but are not limited to: Floors behind storage shelving under and behind equipment and in restrooms Walls throughout the establishmnet including in the back prep along the service line and in the restrooms All tables and shelving Exteriors of all sinks Counters along the front service line Exteriors and interiors of refrigeration including gaskets and handles All areas shall be cleaned with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Restrooms used by customers and employees with heavy soils on the hand dryers the toilets and the sinks- Clean with proper frequency Handwashing sinks with heavy soils and food splashes- Clean

590.006/6-501.18-C

Nov 1, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in three bay sink tested at over 300ppm. Person in charge diluted to acceptable level. Test sanitizer to ensure it is at acceptable level before use.

590.007/7-204.11-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed soils on the interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Remove excess trash from back alley area.

590.005/5-501.115-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple utensils in stagnet water. Discontinue.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Apr 14, 2022

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Employee unable to wash hands at blocked handsinks- Corrected on site

590.002/2-301.14-P

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer when tested was at 200+ppm and being used to sanitize equipment. Reviewed with PIC and corrected

590.007/7-204.11-P

Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)

Inspector notes: Gallon of milk stored in ice machine that makes the ice used in drinks- corrected Discontinue- Use refrigeration

590.003/3-303.11-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple priority violations noted on inspection report Review procedures with all staff

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Conditions of use (pf)

Inspector notes: Cans of Raid noted in kitchen Use only products provided by a licensed pest control company

590.007/7-202.12-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Equipment in all handwashing sinks at the time of the inspection- Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelving and floors under and behind equipment with heavy soils- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water- Discontinue

590.003/3-304.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous containers with products and no labeling to identify- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Interiors of handwashing sinks and prep sinks including handles with black buildup and soils Handsink hand dryer and toileyt in restroom with heavy soils- Clean bathrooms with proper frequency

590.006/6-501.18-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coco Leaf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coco Leaf on file is from Mar 4, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coco Leaf?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coco Leaf.

How does Coco Leaf compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Coco Leaf most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Coco Leaf's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coco Leaf have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coco Leaf means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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