Bean Barn
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
82
Score
Public records show five inspections at Bean Barn stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.
The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Coventry average 88, so Bean Barn trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An allergy statement was lacking on the menus. Per PIC, allergy statement will be added to new menus when printed. PIC temporarily placed an allergy statement where people order food.
2-103.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice.
4-204.16
Compliance with variance/specialized process/hacccp
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment was bottling hot sauce. Owner elected to stop bottling process instead of getting HACCP plan. Hot sauce was voluntarily disposed.
8-201.13
82
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the deli slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Deli slicer was taken out of service. Slicer to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized before next use. Proper cleaning procedures reviewed with PIC.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The reach in fridge was observed iced over and unable to recover to an adequate ambient temperature efficiently. Per PIC, all TCS foods were recently placed in unit. ALL TCS foods were relocated to other refrigeration. Unit to be serviced/adjusted replaced. PIC stated fridge will be defrosted and monitored. Unit to no longer be used for cooling any foods. All cooling must occur in walk-in.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Ice machine must be washed and sanitized by end of day.
4-602.13
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room next to ice machine is not self-closing.
6-501.19
74
May 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Turkey was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit in the flip top prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Item was placed in the unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection and moved to refrigeration to rapidly cool.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Flip top prep unit observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC had unit serviced a week prior to visit. Due to unit remaining in improper adjustment, unit taken out of service until it can be repaired/replaced/serviced again.
4-501.11
82
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The ice machine was observed with an air-break. The ice machine must have an airgap to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.
5-202.13
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tuna and other food items were observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The prep unit was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC voluntarily disposed of food items.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink at the bar. Gloves and other items observed in the kitchen hand sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer taken apart and moved to warewashing area.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Deli meats and cheeses were observed not marked with the date of preparation in the single door cooler. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked (eggs).
3-603.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The flip top prep unit in the kitchen was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Unit taken out of service until it can be repaired/replaced/serviced.
4-501.11
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bean Barn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bean Barn on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bean Barn?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bean Barn.
How does Bean Barn compare to other restaurants in Coventry?
Bean Barn most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Coventry average of 88.
Has Bean Barn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bean Barn have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bean Barn 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 Bean Barn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bean Barn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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