The Black Beans
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, The Black Beans has nine inspections in the public record. The Black Beans was last inspected on Mar 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting The Black Beans on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In Asber reach in cooler by dish machine, bread stored in standard printed plastic to go bags. Manager moved to clear food grade bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Grista reach in cooler by window, raw marinated chicken above raw pork. Manager rearranged for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On make table opposite cook line, under no temperature control, raw shell eggs (86F - Ambient). Per manager removed from cooler approximately 30-45 minutes). Manager placed eggs back in reach in to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) In front counter glassfront, house made flans missing date marks. Per employee, prepared two days ago. 2) In multiple reach in coolers in kitchen, containers of black beans, cooked pork, and chicken missing date marks. Per manager prepared 2-3 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between lowboy cooler and prep table at cook line. Manager removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave at cook line. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fronts of reach in freezers and coolers by cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open top beverage container on shelf with spices above kitchen make table. Manager removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open top beverage container on shelf with spices above kitchen make table. Manager removed beverage and placed lid with straw on container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf next to open spice containers at kitchen make table. Manager removed phone.
40-06-5
43
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Next unannounced **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
95
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored above unwashed fruits in 1 door glass reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator adjusted paper towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed across from reach in coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at 1 door flip top and prep table. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized knives **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at 1 door flip top reach in cooler soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink drain leaking onto floor **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf above cook line area **Warning**
14-20-4
39
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (97F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepared items held over 24 hours not date marked. Discussed date marking with operator
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed across from reach in coolers
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door low top on cook line
22-16-4
61
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and touch raw beef, employee proceeded to grab clean plate for platting order. Instructed employee proper hand washing and gloves wearing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed 2 bags of raw beef in reach in freezer stored in direct contact in non food-grade bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw tenderized beef over raw fish in 2 door cooler across stove. Operator inverted product to proper placement.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on kitchen floor next to stove. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris throughout kitchen in refrigerators and freezers gaskets and handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at flip top prep table not stored in sanitizer bucket between use. Operator placed in solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
23-24-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed in main at kitchen hood ventilation system.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven- observed 2 tongs hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table at across from stove- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
82
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cold holding unit cutting board at cook line-observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board.
21-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed bread inside plastic packaging being stored on the floor. Employee removed bread from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Black Beans last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Black Beans on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Black Beans?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Black Beans.
How does The Black Beans compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
The Black Beans most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has The Black Beans' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Black Beans have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Black Beans 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 The Black Beans inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Black Beans is inspected around three times per year on average.
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