Pancakes/Waffles · New York City, NY

Chocolate House

Name: Chocolate House
Address: 3417 Jerome Avenue, New York City, NY

3417 Jerome Avenue

Last inspected Jun 12, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

Jun 12, 2025

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

notedCode 16-02Food temperature

Official wording

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

In plain English

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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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jun 12, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 7 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 04JFood temperature

Official wording

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.

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minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

In plain English

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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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source

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