Chocolate Bash
A455 N 3rd St, Phoenix 85004
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03919
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Feb 18, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed benefits and requirements for Certified food protection manager (CFPM).
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) observed at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed ice cream utensils stored in water measuring 120F. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Jun 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed monitoring sanitizer concentration at 3-comp sink.
Jan 28, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no soap available at handwashing sink located front house. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
2024
Sep 10, 2024Routine1 priority3 foundationall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed in-use utensils.
Inspector's notes
Observed container of ice cream scoops being stored in handwashing sink located front-house. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Container was removed by PIC at time of inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed in-house crepe batter made with milk at 65'F in ice bath located by crepe station. Ice bath observed to be low on ice. Crepe batter was brought out less than 4 hours ago, per PIC. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed opened containers of dairy milk and whipped cream with no datemarking in reach-in unit located back-house. Items were opened the day prior, per PIC. PIC datemarked items 09/09 at time of inspection. Observed opened container of whipped cream with no datemarking in display cooler located by cashier counter. PIC stated whipped cream was opened 2 days ago. PIC datemarked container 09/08 at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed chemical working container with no label stored by handwashing sink located at the back. PIC stated bottled chemical is surface cleaner. All working containers at a food establishment shall be labelled with common name to ensure all chemicals can be easily identified. PIC labelled container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
May 7, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed thermometer presence in cold holding units.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager---Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Correct prior to next routine inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Nevaeh G.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Nevaeh G.
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.---In the front observed a container or ice cream scoops being stored in the handwashing sink. Person in charge moved the scoops to a different location. Discussed the importance of not storing or using the handwashing sink for anything but handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.---Observed fresas con crema (dairy) being stored in cooler but having internal temperatures of 51*F. Unit had an ambient temperature of 52*F. Person in charge states the fresas con crema was placed in the unit less than 3 hours and moved to a working cooler at the time of inspection. Discussed how all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods that are cold held must keep an internal temperature of 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.---Observed opened butter, opened cheesecake and in house fresas con crema not having any date marking. Person in charge states these foods were opened/prepped 2-4 days prior to inspection and dated properly at the time of inspection. Discussed how all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be dated if kept past 24 hours and only kept for no more than 7 days (first day made/prepared/opened +6 days after). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 3, 2023RoutinecleanA°
OC re-inspection conducted with owner, Manuel.All listed items have been corrected.Email verified with owner.CFM verified.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Manuel T
Sep 28, 2023RoutinecleanA°
FD-23-03919. Class 2 E&D 10+ Seating. Permit Approved.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.New owner inspection conducted with owner, Manuel.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed report to Manuel.Please address the following prior to remodel finalization:1. Seal all openings in counter top where equipment has been set in.2. Finish installation of espresso machine/RO and RP. All where installed but had not been completely set up.3. Install cove base along FRP at POS counter.A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Manuel Torres
Sep 25, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory inspection conducted with Manuel. Establishment not operating at time. Ok to stock shelf stable items, dry goods and small wares. PHF foods may be stocked once commercial refrigeration is obtained. Copy of inspection report to be emailed to Manuel.Prior to permit Approval:1. Ensure drain from ice machine is rigid and has 1 inch air gap above finished floor.2. Provide all equipment. Operator is waiting for an espresso machine.3. Any water fed drink machines will need an ASSE 1022 dual check valve installed on water line into machines (espresso, coffee, tea, etc).4. If installing RO system for espresso machine, then an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly will need to be installed upstream of RO system. All plumbing downstream of backflow will need to be pex or plastic or stainless.5. Provide adequate refrigeration. Currently a 2 door soda cooler that is not rated for Potenetially Hazardous Foods in the only Back stock refrigeration. Provide NSF commerically approved refrigeration for PHF foods (milk, cream, etc)6. Seal all fixed equipment.7. Seal unit that is being installed in front counter is seal at counter junctures.No county legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 21, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory inspection conducted with Manuel. Establishment not operating at time. Copy of inspection report to be emailed to Manuel.Minor remodel needed for installation of new fixtures and equipment throughout. Fee will need to be paid.Prior to permit Approval:1. Provide all fixutres (3 compartment sink and NSF approved prep sink). Both need to be plumbed with rigid drain lines that are drain to floor sink with 1 inch air gap above finished floor.2. Provide all equipment.3. Any water fed drink machines will need an ASSE 1022 dual check valve installed on water line into machines (espresso, coffee, tea, etc).4. If installing RO system for espresso machine, then an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly will need to be installed upstream of RO system. All plumbing downstream of backflow will need to be pex or plastic or stainless.5. Provide adequate refrigeration.6. Install lighting where missing.Finishes were approved as installed.No county legal action will result from this inspection.
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