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The Human Bean

B

6502 N 16th St, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-00745

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 20, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 17, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 24, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)93
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jul 24, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Foodborne illness symptom/disease handout provided with inspection report.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Must obtain certification prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed opened container of tomato salsa with no date marking. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day they were made as day 1). Tomato salsa was properly date marked at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wet wiping cloths for counters at sinks in kitchen. Cloths were taken from sanitizer bucket and hung up when not in use as per person in charge. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed date marking requirements with person in charge.

2025

Jul 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of portable ice chests used to store ice for consumption. Maintain clean to sight and touch.

Feb 12, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manger onsite at the time of inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 17, 2024Routine2 coreA°

Oc reinspection conducted with ReasonInspection report emailed to ToddNo County legal action will result from this inspectionAward: Re-Inspection,Signer: Reason

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Repeat Violation Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected --- Both drive thru and walk up service windows propped open at time of inspection. Both windows have magnetic catches on the top of the back end of the window/top of window sill --- remove magnetic catches, windows must be self closing, unable to be propped open OR a window air curtain will be required to be installed for each window Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained -- No air gap for the mobile ice bin -- provide 1 inch air gap Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Mar 20, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Oc re-inspection conducted with KateInspection rights and inspection report emailed to KatePlease be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Discussed inspection upon request fee with owner for more than 1 re-inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department emails permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Kate Welding

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment --- Self closing window propped open and does not close all the way -- maintain all openings to outside closed, repair/adjust window to self close Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law -- Ice not capable of draining to the floor sink --- provide means to be able to drain to the floor sink while maintaining 1 inch air gap to the floor sink flood lip Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Feb 20, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

OK to Permit. Eating and drinking permit, class 2, seating 0-9Oc inspection conducted with KennyInspection rights and inspection report emailed to KennyReinspection scheduled for March 20This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Discussed inspection upon request fee with owner for more than 1 re-inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Kenny Laws

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment --- Gaskets in direpair for the reach in coolers --- repair/replace Self closing window propped open and does not close all the way -- maintain all openings to outside closed, repair/adjust window to self close Splash guard for the front handwash station missing -- replace Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law -- Brass fittings installed downstream of the reduced pressure zone backflow preventer -- provide either plastic or stainless steel fitting, no copper or brass is approved downstream of the reduced pressure zone backflow preventer No backflow on the espresso and coffee machines -- provide ASSE 1022 dual check valve for the coffee and espresso machines Stopcock drain rusted in the three compartment sink -- replace, maintain in good repair Ice not capable of draining to the floor sink --- provide means to be able to drain to the floor sink while maintaining 1 inch air gap to the floor sink flood lip Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →