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AJ CHOCOLATE HOUSE WINTER PARK

552 S PARK AVE, Winter Park FL 32789 · 407-773-3491

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats39
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815824
Grade history
JUL 23
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burrata and arugula at 48F in small cooler in prep station. Per operator less then 2 hours, recommend operator to transfer to a different cooler for temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back of house Exit door damage, unable to open.
/46-04-4
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice reach in freezer at storage area
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No battery for ambient thermometer at reach in cooler at cook line
Basic/05-09-4
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with clean silverware
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Interior Reach in coolers at storage area
Basic/14-05-4
Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream machine door handle broken. Operator has ordered new part.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on salmon croissant
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00ppm, recommended operator to setup manual sanitation
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burrata and arugula at 48F in small cooler in prep station. Per operator less then 2 hours, recommend operator to transfer to a different cooler for temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on salmon croissant
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishmachine
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Small black cooler internal temperature 48-50F
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small black cooler at prep station
Basic/05-09-4
Jul 21, 2023Inspection 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.