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The Human Bean

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1765 E University Dr, Tempe 85288

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59372

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

85
Good

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 14, 2023 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 21, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 15, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 58 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)May 28, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Oct 3, 2025 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 1, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Sep 3, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

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May 1, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handwashing procedures, discussed refrigeration units in peak heat months

2025

Oct 3, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed effective hair restraints and repairing reach-in cooler gaskets.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (5TH CONSECUTIVE)

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Repeat Violation 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE).

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

May 28, 2025Re-Inspection3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (4TH CONSECUTIVE)

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Repeat Violation 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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of pink slimy organic matter inside tall ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Inspector's 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)

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Repeat Violation 4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

May 14, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters. Discussed with PIC wet wiping cloths must be stored fully submerged in sanitizer buckets with an approved sanitizer concentration. Discussed storage of in-use utensils, such as dry ingredient scoops. Recommended replacing containers/cups with a container/cup with a handle.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (4TH CONSECUTIVE)

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Repeat Violation 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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of pink slimy organic matter inside tall ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed employee wash and rinse cups used for blending coffee beverages containing milk before being stored as clean without sanitizing in between. Per employee, cups had been in use since opening, more than 4 hours prior, and are normally sanitized at the middle/end of day. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE)

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Repeat Violation 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Inspector's 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)

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Repeat Violation 4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2024

Oct 15, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (3RD CONSECUTIVE)

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Repeat Violation 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 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.

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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.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Inspector's 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)

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Repeat Violation 4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

Mar 21, 2024Routine1 coreA°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: measuring the concentration of sanitizers (chlorine must be between 50 - 100 ppm); date marking dairy beverages for 6 days after they are prepared to ensure they are discarded within 7 days (day 1 being the day they were made)>>>guidance emailedA copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing 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) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Mckinnon Simmons

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Repeat Violation Core-4-903.12, C: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens>>>Observed unopened cups stored in the restroom. 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 informed manager that cups cannot be stored in restroom. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Aug 14, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Daphne Gaul

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority foundation2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.>>>Observed employee arrive for work, wipe down counters, and then immediately start scooping ice for drinks. Employee informed that before handling foods such as ice employees must wash their hands. Employees must wash their hands after arriving for work and after cleaning as well. Employee washed their hands. Hand washing guidance provided over email. Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.>>>Observed employee washing their hands in 3-compartment sink. Employee was informed that hands must only be washed in designated hands sink so as not to contaminate sinks used for food preparation or for cleaning food contact surfaces/equipment with bacteria from hands. Employee washed their hands in the hand sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Core-4-903.12, C: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens>>>Observed unopened boxes of lids and cups stored in the restroom. 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law>>>Observed floor drain filled with cloudy water under reach in refrigerator under espresso machines; water from white PCP piping was flowing into the drain but due to drain not draining the water from the PCP pipe was flowing onto the kitchen floor. Observed puddle of clouded water slowly increasing in size on kitchen floor. All other floor drains were observed to be free of water and when all water fixtures were turned on and the toilet was flushed all other floor drains did not back up and had adequate drainage. Person in charge unclogged drain; observed drain without standing water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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