Chocolat

2217 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan, NY
American
Last inspected: May 2, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Chocolat three times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 2, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Chocolat squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
78
Jun 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
52
Apr 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chocolat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chocolat on file is from May 2, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chocolat?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chocolat.

How does Chocolat compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Chocolat most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Chocolat's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chocolat have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chocolat means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chocolat inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chocolat is inspected roughly once per year on average.