Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Chocolate Bar

Name: Chocolate Bar
Address: 2917 State St, San Diego County, CA

2917 State St

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

Re-inspection

Sep 23, 2026

Not scored

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 18Other

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Compliance with:

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 35Equipment and utensils

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Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 31, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

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Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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criticalCode 18Other

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Compliance with:

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 35Equipment and utensils

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Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 36Equipment and utensils

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Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Aug 5, 2025

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 5, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 6Handwashing

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

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More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 21Other

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Hot & cold water available

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 10, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 41Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Plumbing -proper backflow devices

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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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minorCode 45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, clean

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source