AJ CHOCOLATE HOUSE
105 CANAL ST · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32168
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Fresh mozzarella 1/20 **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cubed cheese 47F on top of covered containers on reach in cooler. Moved to interior of container **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips quat sanitizer in use **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – dish machine added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine is next to three compartment sink and not functioning per employees on duty. Plan review does not have to be submitted if dish machine is removed. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A couple of employees over 60 days (not present) with no proof of food handler training available **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees less than 60 days with no proof of food handler training available. **Warning**
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several uncovered drinks next to reach in cooler cutting board **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone placed on cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:14 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.