Koko Coffee
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Koko Coffee, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment”, showing up five times.
Koko Coffee scores about where you'd expect for a South Boston restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged gasket on deep freezer. Replace
590.004/4-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping near rear door 2/18/26. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide report
590.006/6-501.111-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for all compartments on 3 bay sink for proper warewashing along with signage (wash / rinse / sanitize)
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored with ready to eat products in single door refrigerated unit (breads). Discussed with PIC to maintain all ready to eat and raw foods properly stored seperately inside refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored in ambient air on counter @ 57F and sliced tomatoes stored inside reach in unit @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below at all times. PIC voluntarily discarded
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on and near dry ingredient rack. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test strips to properly test chemical balance for chlorine sanitizer. Quats test strips on site at this time
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / soils inside both deep freezers and inside 2 door reach in freezer. Clean to remove all spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels in bathroom or available to replace at hand sink. Discussed with PIC to ensure paper towels are available and supplied at all handsinks. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bowls being used for bulk dispensing. Provide handled scoopers for all bulk dispensing
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed large bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged gasket on deep freezer. Replace
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for all compartments on 3 bay sink for proper warewashing along with signage (wash / rinse / sanitize)
590.004/4-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping near rear door 2/18/26. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide report
590.006/6-501.111-C
37
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored with ready to eat products in single door refrigerated unit (breads). Discussed with PIC to maintain all ready to eat and raw foods properly stored seperately inside refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored in ambient air on counter @ 57F and sliced tomatoes stored inside reach in unit @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below at all times. PIC voluntarily discarded
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / soils inside both deep freezers and inside 2 door reach in freezer. Clean to remove all spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on and near dry ingredient rack. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels in bathroom or available to replace at hand sink. Discussed with PIC to ensure paper towels are available and supplied at all handsinks. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test strips to properly test chemical balance for chlorine sanitizer. Quats test strips on site at this time
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed large bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bowls being used for bulk dispensing. Provide handled scoopers for all bulk dispensing
590.003/3-304.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged gasket on deep freezer. Replace
590.004/4-501.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
41
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at the handsink. Replace and Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a fan sitting on the handsink. Blocking operations. PIC removed. Advised to retrain staff for proper handwashing to be conducted. Observed a soiled rag inside the handsink. D/C storing any objects in the sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker. Provide proof of updated inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 4/24. Provide valid and updated sticker to confirm proper maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 4/24. Provide valid and updated sticker to confirm proper maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed metal shelving unit blocking the handsink. Remove
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at the handsink. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing servesafe certificate. Post and provide at all times.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
70
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove out of use hood filters and debris in alleyway next to business
590.005/5-501.115-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Trash is overflowing in barrells in alleyway. New trash bins on order per owner on site. Increase pickups as needed.
590.005/5-502.11-C
90
Jan 27, 2023
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 Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Koko Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Koko Coffee.
How does Koko Coffee compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Koko Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the South Boston average of 87.
Has Koko Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Koko Coffee have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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