Little Cocoa Bean Co

114 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025
30
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Little Cocoa Bean Co, the earliest from 2022. Little Cocoa Bean Co was last inspected on Mar 31, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Jamaica Plain restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
6
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 10 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: During the inspection process observed staff leaving food prep area and returning to prep food without washing hands first. PIC to train staff on when to wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff switching tasks and food prep area and returning with the same gloves to work on foods. PIC to train staff on glove usage.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above packages of strawberries and blue berries. Discontinue
590.003/3-302.11-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC frozen foods are place in upright warmer to reheat. PIC to review and train staff on reheating procedures.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Facility main hansink observed blocked by cleaning gloves scrubbies sponges and bottle of handsoap. Discontinue and maintain accesible at all time to prevent contamination by hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to discontinue preparation of TCS food at the location. Per plan review establishment is supposed to operate as satellite kitchen . Facilty does not meet criteria nor have adequate equipment to operate as a commissary. ***Priority violation noted on the report . PIC to retrain staff on all violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of prepack burritos french toast and brown liquid stored in diffrent jugs stored in refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discaed date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal stem thermometer. Provide and maintain acessible.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff prepping food without access to a handwashing sink. Discontinue
590.005/5-203.11-PF
30
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handsinks observed not dispensing hot water. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Observed spoiled carrots stored in the refrigerator unit. Discontinue (carrots was discard by PIC)
590.003/3-101.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE eggs. Discontinue (corrected on site by PIC)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)
Inspector notes: No non rinse detergent available on site for the 2 bay sink. Provide
590.004/4-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of multiple refrigeration unit observed soiled from visible food spills knife rack observed soiled food blender observed soiled from dry food ice dispenser observed soiled . Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff using sponge to clean dishes and food contact equipment. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher observed not operating. Repair 2 door freezer observed not operating on one side. Products was voluntary discard by the PIC. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
43
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Cocoa Bean Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Cocoa Bean Co on file is from Mar 31, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Cocoa Bean Co?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Cocoa Bean Co.

How does Little Cocoa Bean Co compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Little Cocoa Bean Co most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Little Cocoa Bean Co's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Little Cocoa Bean Co have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Little Cocoa Bean Co 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 Little Cocoa Bean Co inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Cocoa Bean Co is inspected around two times per year on average.