Hotchocolate
Last inspected: Jul 5, 2019
86
Score
Going back to 2013, Hotchocolate has 12 inspections in the public record. Hotchocolate was last inspected on Jul 5, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Hotchocolate is from Jul 5, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“Variance obtained for specialized processing methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Hotchocolate's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 5, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Jun 26, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON ,PLACING THEM IN A DISH RACK AND SLIDE THE CLEAN ONES OUT OF DISH MACHINE AND PUT THEM AWAY WITH THE SAME PLASTIC GLOVES ON.MUST CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1LB. COLE SLAW 56.3F,1LB. COOKED MUSHROOMS 60.8F,1LB. COOKED PASTA 51.1F,1LB. ARUGULAR YOURT 54.9F,1/2DOZEN POOLED EGGS 51.8F,1.5LBS. RAW SHRIMP 49.5F,1LB. RAW CHICKEN 48.0F,3/4LB. CHOPPED BOILED EGGS 46.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6.34LBS.$13.70.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 56.7F IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261391 2/1/19 #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#39-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO FOOD COUNTER AND AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT DISH MACHINE.#44-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#49-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ROLLING CARTS,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.#55-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS.#58-OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE DRINIKING WATER FROM A OPEN PLASTIC CONTAINER .MUST PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER/LID FOR DRINKING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF DOUBLE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GLOVES USED BY MALE DISH WASHER.DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT COULD BE A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,INTERIOR OF OVEN,FAUCETS AT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT & COMPRESSOR UNIT,MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER,DISH RACKS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND LINES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS/DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL UNDERSIDE OF BAR COUNTER TOP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Feb 1, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLE A GARBAGE CAN WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLED LETTUCE WITH GLOVES ON .ALSO,MALE DISH WASHER WAS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON THEN GOES TO THE OTHER END OF DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK AND STORES THEM ON DISH STORAGE SHELF WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BY A MALE EMPLOYEE PUTTING A PIECE OF BREAD ON GRILL,THEN MOVING A PREP TABLE AND THEN TURNED AROUND AND REMOVING IT WITH BARE HAND AND THEN PUT IT ON A PLATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS WITH INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: DISCUSSED WITH THE PIC ON OBSERVATION OF FOOD PREPARATION AND GLOVE USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT COULD BE A SOURCE OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION IF MISUSED.
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ROLLING CARTS,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,BEER COOLER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DIPPING WELL.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO FOOD COUNTER AND AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT DISH MACHINE.
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Nov 16, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.11 OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE) PACKAGED BY REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED 2 ROP MACHINES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR ROP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE USING ROP METHODS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 32# OF FOOD WORTH $75. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
29
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: 8-103.11 OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE) IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED VARIANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE PACKAGED WITH ROP METHODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Dec 28, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BEEN COVER NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the barrier at the front counter coffee/hot chocolate area not properly designed. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so barrier reaches at least 5 feet from floor and wraps around to north facing side.
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Dec 20, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND IN FRONT OF EXPOSED SINK A PREP TABLE AND EMPLOYEES CUTTING VEGETABLES AND PREPING FOOD. MANAGEMENT REQUIRED TO REMOVE PREP TABLE. MANAGER REMOVE PREP TABLE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOW IS AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. OBSERVED ENTRY WAY TO THE FRONT PREP AREA FROM CUSTOMERS AREA WITH AN APPROXIMATE 8 FOOT WIDE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PERMANENT BARRIER OR GATE AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION SERVICE AREA IN FRONT OF EXPRESO COFFEE MACHINE TO PREVENT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/04/17 REPORT#2071980. (32) OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BEEN COVER NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT IN RERA DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE FRONT 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 57.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ADJUST/MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0f OR BELOW. COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIR DURING INSPECTION SECO REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT. COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE 39.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 3-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FERRO 58.4F, PASTA NOODLES 57.9F, COLE SLAW 57.8F BUTTER 57.8F, POTATOES 58.1F, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $12. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found items without labels in the front cooler (raw chicken and shrimp). Instructed to properly label all prepped potentially hazardous food items with date. Must maintain.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found rust on interior of front reach in freezer. Tape used as a means of repair on glass sliding door of cooler. Instructed to remove tape (tape is not permitted.) Must repair cooler door. Must remove rust or paint. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
32
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Found wiping cloths stored on counter in front prep area. Must store all wiping cloths in a clean container, with sanitizing solution.
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86
Aug 20, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTE DTO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Aug 11, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT THE FRONT BAR, DINING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND ON PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.ALSO OBSERVED SIX HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MININIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATIO 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTE DTO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN SHELVING AREA WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEM.
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Oct 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO ICE BIN,
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE CRACKED SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA,
36
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS IN A LABELED SANITIZING BUCKET DURING USE,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hotchocolate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hotchocolate on file is from Jul 5, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hotchocolate?
Across the inspection record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Hotchocolate.
Has Hotchocolate's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hotchocolate have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hotchocolate means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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