Chocolate Fashion Bakery
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Chocolate Fashion Bakery nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up five times.
Among Coral Gables restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooling Units at kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
67
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at front counter. Employee fixed the faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils stored in a soiled container.
24-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment gaskets.
23-24-4
78
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees without proof of training. As per operator, Amanda Perez has been employed for less than 60 days. As per operator, Grecia Wong and Yadira Blanco are in the process of receiving training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside handwashing sink. Operator removed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards. As per operator, they are in process of getting new ones.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Operator inverted it to hang dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Lack of knowledge regarding cold holding/ hot holding temperatures.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed at storage utensils stored in a solid rack.
24-06-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line.
10-07-4
58
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad a 47°. According to the chef the tuna was brought from the walk in cooler early morning around 8:00 am. The container was transferred to the reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed the item Cell phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator via email while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets tore at reach in cooler at front.
14-10-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Inside walk in cooler.
14-25-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
64
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over avocados at walk in cooler. Chef moved the avocados box. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chef set up three compartment sink with sanitizer. Technician for dishwasher contacted for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
70
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack at storage area. Manager sent drawer for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lid for reach in cooler at cook line secured by tape.
14-10-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chocolate Fashion Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chocolate Fashion Bakery on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chocolate Fashion Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chocolate Fashion Bakery.
How does Chocolate Fashion Bakery compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Chocolate Fashion Bakery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Chocolate Fashion Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chocolate Fashion Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chocolate Fashion Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chocolate Fashion Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chocolate Fashion Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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