Koko Coffee
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Koko Coffee has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food preparation” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink at location. Avocado and tomato observed on menu. PIC stating produce is washed in 3 bay sink. Provide prep sink. 2.27.26. Variance for prep sink has been approved and filled out by the applicant. Awaiting signature from director.
590.003/3-305.14-C
95
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink at location. Avocado and tomato observed on menu. PIC stating produce is washed in 3 bay sink. Provide prep sink. 2.27.26. Variance for prep sink has been approved and filled out by the applicant. Awaiting signature from director.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap is heavily rusted. Replace or repair.
590.005/5-402.12-C
90
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods on production line observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Food product obsevred stored in bathroom. Discontinue. No food product to be stored in bathroom.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap is heavily rusted. Replace or repair.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink at location. Avocado and tomato observed on menu. PIC stating produce is washed in 3 bay sink. Provide prep sink.
590.003/3-305.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet in bathroom observed loose. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods on production line observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand wash station being used to thaw Salmon hand sinks are for hand wash only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Parfaits and orange juices without labels and ingredients supply for all (Corrected at time of inspection)
590.003/3-602.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet in bathroom observed loose. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Food product obsevred stored in bathroom. Discontinue. No food product to be stored in bathroom.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink at location. Avocado and tomato observed on menu. PIC stating produce is washed in 3 bay sink. Provide prep sink.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap is heavily rusted. Replace or repair.
590.005/5-402.12-C
55
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Parfaits and orange juices without labels and ingredients supply for all (Corrected at time of inspection)
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand wash station being used to thaw Salmon hand sinks are for hand wash only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings visible on meat slicer and on counter. Remove and Clean and sanitize equipment.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Feb 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink blocked by ice bucket. PIC removed. Advised that handsink must be accesible at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabeled Ready to Eat yogurt in grab and go case. Provide proper labeling on all products.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered ice in bucket used for iced coffee sitting in front of the handsink. Discontinue this storing practice. Per pic Ice is from neighboring business Advised pic to discontinue and all products utilized at this location should be from a reliable source. Provide proper ice supply and proper storing methods.
590.003/3-303.12-C
78
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: provide paper towels for the hand sink in the kitchen and restroom.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: remove all non ice relad materials stored on top of the ice machine.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use
590.003/3-304.14-C
82
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Koko Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Koko Coffee on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Koko Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “food preparation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Koko Coffee.
How does Koko Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Koko Coffee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Koko Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Koko Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Koko Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Koko Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Koko Coffee is inspected around four times per year on average.
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