Chocolate Cafe (the)

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Inspections

1. Apr 7, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - COMBINED INGREDIENTS - DATE MARKING

     Homemade smoothie syrups present in storage cooler were not date marked.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food,date mark to discard after 7 days.

     Code 3-501.17 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink observed to have a blender pitcher placed upside down in the sink.

     Correction: Handwashing sink cannot be used for any food/beverage related activity. Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

2. Feb 19, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Sanitizer in wiping cloth pails is being used above the EPA registered label use instructions and is at >100 PPM chlorine.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Wiping cloth buckets of soap and sanitizer are not labeled.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

     The upright refrigerator is not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department.

     Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

     Code 4-205.11

3. Mar 26, 2024 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY - WATER TEMPERATURE FOR UTENSIL STORAGE

     Gelato scoops are not stored in water maintained at or above 135°F.

     Correction: Utensils stored in a container of water shall maintain the water temperature at or above 135°F or clean and sanitize the utensils every 4 hours.

     Code 4-602.11 (D) (7)

4. Feb 23, 2024 Pre-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.