Chocolate Dip

177 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Chocolate Dip has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food”, showing up two times.

Chocolate Dip's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
67
Aug 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
50
Jan 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chocolate Dip last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chocolate Dip on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chocolate Dip?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chocolate Dip.

How does Chocolate Dip compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Chocolate Dip most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Chocolate Dip's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chocolate Dip 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 Dip inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chocolate Dip is inspected around two times per year on average.