Koko Coffee

226 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Koko Coffee has been inspected three times since 2025. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Remove the single use cups from the ice bin to prevent contamination. Remove the big jug from the ice machine in the back only use ice scoop to dispense ice.COS by the PIC
590.003/3-303.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide testing strip for the 3 bay sink sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Noted sponge used to wash warewashing equipment.Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all personal items from the top of the ice machine.
590.006/6-501.110-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hair restraints for staff while prepping food items
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled floor in the front area and in the back storage area.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
64
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Vomkit kit incomplete supply new One (Ordered at time of inspection). Also include written procedures for clean up of spills
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Wall with hole in back area seal or repair
590.006/6-201.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink not enclosed supply to prevent contamination
590.005/5-203.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koko Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Koko Coffee on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Koko Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Koko Coffee most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Koko Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Koko Coffee have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Koko Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.