792 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 773-3770
Current Inspection Grade: A
Last Graded: 04/12/2022
At A Glance
Chocolate Expresso Bar has an average score of 15.6 from 5 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Chocolate Expresso Bar may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
11/16/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 23 | B
- (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
05/04/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 20 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04/12/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 10 | A
- (Critical) Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
- (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
11/22/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 11 | A
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
08/30/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 14 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- (Critical) Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
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