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A99.5

COCO BEAN COFFEE

9335 CENTER LAKE DR, STE 160, Charlotte, NC 28216
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111126
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedMar 3, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceOct 24, 2024

Score history

7085100 Oct 24, 2024: 98.5Apr 10, 2025: 97Dec 9, 2025: 99.5Mar 3, 2026: 99.5
Oct 24, 2024Higher is betterMar 3, 2026

Inspections & violations

Mar 3, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
-REPEAT- 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed customer drink cooler not in use. Per PIC, equipment is operational, but not used. PIC is trying to find a buyer for unit.

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Dec 9, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed customer drink cooler not in use. Per PIC, the facility doesn’t use equipment and plans to remove unit.

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Apr 10, 2025 A 97 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC present during inspection with food handler certification. EHS discussed difference between food handler and food protection/safety certification. Facility is still within 210 days. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed boba hot holding in warmer temping below 135F. CDI- PIC removed item and turned warmer up to allow for proper hot holding temps of 135 or above. *REPEAT* For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sole food employee without head covering.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed in-use utensils being stored in containers of water temping at 74F.

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Oct 24, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC is not a certified food safety manager. Permit is within 210 days of issuance. No point deduction. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed tapioca pearls stored in warmer < 135F. CDI- PIC adjusted temperature of warmer. Observed > 135F prior to departure. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “COCO BEAN COFFEE” or State ID 20600111126). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.