Kohi Coffee Company

100 Guest St, Brighton, MA 02135
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2024
35
Score
High Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Kohi Coffee Company stretching back to 2022. Kohi Coffee Company was last inspected on Aug 26, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited five times.

That's lower than the typical Brighton restaurant, which scores around 88. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site .
590.002/2-301.12-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Air gap device has detached from dish machine piping. Repair.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations. Provide active managerial control. COS.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at rear handsink. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cockroaches observed on monitor. Numerous small flies observed. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink in back area blocked with linen basket and mop bucket. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple dead cockroaches on monitor glue trap. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Fly paper in use under sink. Remove.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine is leaking during cycle around doors. Repair. Unit needs to be de-limed. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all HVAC vents above kitchen of visible soils.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Wall coving (baseboard) water damaged and detached from wall under dish machine due to water damage from leaking dish washer. Clean and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under equipment with soils moisture under dish machine. Clean floors under around and behind equipment throughout.
590.004/4-602.13-C
35
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in September 2023 - Hood service scheduled for December 2 2023 (see attached)
590.004/4-301.14-C
95
Nov 22, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled with common name - Kitchen/prep/storage area
590.003/3-602.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Remove items from top of ice machine
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping food not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles - Kitchen/prep/ are ice machine area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all bulk food containers of soils - Kitchen/prep/warewashing/storage
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in September 2023 - Hood service scheduled for December 2 2023 (see attached)
590.004/4-301.14-C
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Nov 7, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles - Kitchen/prep/ are ice machine area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled with common name - Kitchen/prep/storage area
590.003/3-602.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all bulk food containers of soils - Kitchen/prep/warewashing/storage
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.006/6-501.114-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping food not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Remove items from top of ice machine
590.003/3-305.11-C
70
May 12, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the bulk food containers. Clean the interiors of the upright reachin refrigeration /freezer units to remove soils. Organize stored items
590.004/4-601.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the broken cabinet door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food in prep area do no have proper date marking. All foods held over 24 hours need to be properly date marked.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket is soiled on production line cooler Under three bay sink soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple pans of uncovered food stored in low boy cooler on production line. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Call for cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
78
Apr 29, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Kit not complete
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No proof of full time on site certified food protection manager
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen prep/ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoop in water in green bucket - Food prep
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans etc. not inverted - Prep area
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all milk crates
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind all equipment throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of ice machine Clean exterior and interior refrigeration units Clean shelving throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kohi Coffee Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kohi Coffee Company on file is from Aug 26, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kohi Coffee Company?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kohi Coffee Company.

How does Kohi Coffee Company compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Kohi Coffee Company most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Kohi Coffee Company's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kohi Coffee Company have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kohi Coffee Company means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Kohi Coffee Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kohi Coffee Company is inspected around three times per year on average.