The Human Bean

4377 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The Human Bean appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which The Human Bean's 86 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed plastic tubing covering the drainpipe of the three-compartment entering into the floor drain. Informed PIC that there need to be at least a one-inch air gap between the outlet of the drainpipe and the top of the floor drain. Remove plastic tubing and ensure there is a one-inch air gap prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths sitting stored on the counter tops and sanitizer buckets with less than 25 ppm of chlorine. Informed PIC that wet wiping cloths need to be stored in an approved sanitizer concentration. PIC refilled the buckets with an approved sanitizer concentration at time of inspection and stored the clothes in the bucket. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
86
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of Hot Shot insect and hornet killer in the bathroom. Informed PIC that pest control chemicals cannot be stored at the establishment and that if pest control is needed it needs to be applied by a certified applicator. PIC discarded the pest chemicals at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the hand sink with no hand drying provisions available. Informed PIC that the hand sink needs to be supplied with hand drying provisions at all times. PIC provided hand towels at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manger was onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person that is a Certified Food Protection Manger must be available on site during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed drink carriers and boxes of single-use cups for service stored on shelves in the rest room. Informed PIC that single service articles cannot be stored in the bathroom. Instructed PIC to move the articles into the establishment. PIC removed the articles from the restroom and properly stored them at time of inspection. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; mechanical rooms; or in or under any other source of contamination
4-903.12
74
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manger was onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person that is a Certified Food Protection Manger must be available on site during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket with a chlorine concentration of 10ppm and murky water. Informed PIC that the sanitizer concentration is too low, the water is dirty and needs to be remade. PIC remade sanitizer bucket with the proper concentration (50-100ppm or per manufacturer's label) for wiping clothes to be stored. Reviewed the establishment's sanitizing routine with PIC suggested more frequent monitoring of sanitizer buckets. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed opened and unopened boxes of single service articles being stored in the employee bathroom on shelves and also on top of crates on the floor. The single service articles include cups, lids, and straws. Informed PIC that these articles cannot be stored in the toilet room and must be stored in the establishment where contamination will not occur. PIC removed the items from the bathroom and moved them into the establishment where they will not be contaminated. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; mechanical rooms; or in or under any other source of contamination
4-903.12
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Human Bean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Human Bean on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Human Bean?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Human Bean.

How does The Human Bean compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Human Bean most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Human Bean's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Human Bean have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Human Bean means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.