The Human Bean

1765 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The Human Bean appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Oct 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting The Human Bean on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touch hair and begin preparing beverages without washing hands prior. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Provided guidance on when to wash hands
2-301.14
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths in chlorine sanitizer with concentration above 200ppm. Per person-in-charge (PIC), wiping cloths are used to wipe counters and occasionally, milk frothers. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020
7-204.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
70
May 28, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of pink slimy organic matter inside tall ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Inspector notes: Observed bin of clean wiping cloths stored in toilet room. Informed PIC that cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Informed PIC that restrooms could contaminate these single service/use articles. REPEAT VIOLATION (4TH CONSECUTIVE)
4-903.12
86
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths in chlorine sanitizer with concentration above 200ppm. Per PIC, wiping cloths are used to wipe counters and occasionally, blenders/mixers. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020
7-204.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two 12 quart containers of drink base made with dairy with a date indicating to discard on 5/23 (9 days post inspection). PIC indicated they go based off of the "best by" date printed on the original dairy container. PIC stated item was prepped the day prior and relabeled container for 5/13. Observed opened container of dairy vanilla base without a date. PIC stated container was opened 2 days prior and relabeled container. PIC was informed that any non-exempt ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods, whether they were made by a manufacturer or prepared in the establishment, must be sold or discarded within 7 days from open/preparation date (day 1 being the day they were opened or prepared). PIC was also informed that TCS foods must be dated within 24 hours, unless sold or discarded within that time
3-501.17
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine test strips on-site with an expiration date in 2023. Test strips observed to be wet and discolored. Establishment observed to be using bleach/chlorine as sanitizer. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide chlorine sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of pink slimy organic matter inside tall ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Inspector notes: Observed unopened box of straws stored on top shelf of toilet room. Also observed unpackaged beverage trays, clean linens, and cup sleeves stored in toilet room. Informed PIC that cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Informed PIC that restrooms could contaminate these single service/use articles. Person in charge indicated they would inform manager that items cannot be stored in restroom. REPEAT VIOLATION (4TH CONSECUTIVE)
4-903.12
61
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Observed a drink base made with dairy ice cream base with a date indicating to discard on 10/26 (12 days post inspection). Person in charge indicated that these should be dated for 7 days or whatever is listed as the best by date on the ice cream base (other ice cream bases had a best by date of 10/26). Person in charge indicated it was made 2 days prior to inspection and relabeled the date for 10/19. Also observed an open container of tomato salsa; there was no label indicating the salsa was opened. Person in charge indicated they go off of the best by date on the salsa container. Person in charge was informed that any non-exempt ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods, whether they were made by a manufacturer or prepared in the establishment, must be sold or discarded 7 days from open/preparation date (day 1 being the day they were opened or prepared). The salsa was labelled with its open date
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Person in charge indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. 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
Inspector notes: Observed unopened boxes of cups stored on the toilet room floor. Also observed unopen boxes of portion cups and straws stored on shelves above toilet in toilet room. Person in charge informed that cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Person in charge informed that restrooms could contaminate these single service/use articles. Person in charge indicated they would inform manager that cups cannot be stored in restroom. REPEAT VIOLATION (3RD CONSECUTIVE)
4-903.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Human Bean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Human Bean on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Human Bean?

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

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

The Human Bean most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Human Bean means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.