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CHOCOLATE BAR

7570 GATE PKWY UNIT 107-108, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-666-8070

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2616567
Grade history
DEC 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. utensils not sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed pans but did not sanitize. Inspector assisted in setting it Three compartment sink correctly. Chlorine 100 ppm
High priority/22-45-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked egg with intact eggs in tray in : rear kitchen
High priority/01B-14-4/Warning
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Dish washer unaware of basic wash washing methods. Provided handout.
Intermediate/53B-16-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by garbage can. Moved by manager.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal hat cell phone on top of box of single service items. Moved by manager
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Establishment has no acceptable drain plug for Three compartment sink to set up for sanitizing. Inspector assisted in temporary setup.
Basic/14-11-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Unable to turn off hot water at Three compartment sink faucet.
Basic/29-08-4
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Utensils dried with cloth fire ware washing.. Inspector intervened.
Basic/24-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at faucet at Three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip stored above mop sin, in back prep area. Person in charge discarded.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple chemical stored at mop sink area unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several clean dishware items wet nesting on shelf above triple sink. Person in charge separated.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on clean dishware stored above triple sink. Person in charge pulled to clean.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under front doors at main entrance.
Basic/35B-01-4

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.