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AJ CHOCOLATE HOUSE

105 CANAL ST, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 689-500-2534

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 3 visits since August 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7408039
Grade history
AUG 25
FEB 26
Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Fresh mozzarella 1/20
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Fresh mozzarella 1/20
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cubed cheese 47F on top of covered containers on reach in cooler. Moved to interior of container
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips quat sanitizer in use
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - dish machine added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine is next to three compartment sink and not functioning per employees on duty. Plan review does not have to be submitted if dish machine is removed.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A couple of employees over 60 days (not present) with no proof of food handler training available
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees less than 60 days with no proof of food handler training available.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several uncovered drinks next to reach in cooler cutting board
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone placed on cutting board.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Warning
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.