CHELSEA RESTAURANT
944 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over seafood mix.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiples task without changing gloves. Instructed employee on proper procedure.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice (64F – Cold Holding); salmon (64F – Cold Holding); octopus (63F – Cold Holding); burgers (63F – Cold Holding); lobster (65F – Cold Holding); chicken (65F – Cold Holding); beef (68F – Cold Holding) all stored at walk in cooler held for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (64F – Cold Holding); salmon (64F – Cold Holding); octopus (63F – Cold Holding); burgers (63F – Cold Holding); lobster (65F – Cold Holding); chicken (65F – Cold Holding); beef (68F – Cold Holding) all stored at walk in cooler held for more than 4 hours.
23-02-4High Priority – Water misting device not maintained/cleaned as required. Walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Gaskets throughout reach in cooler soiled.
Intermediate 3
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs and steak not linked to consumer advisory.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink at kitchen.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice and vaca frita not date marked at walk in cooler.
Basic 11
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen and at walk in cooler.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen,
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above preparation table at kitchen.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler temperature at 64F.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with shrimp and burgers not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at kitchen.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed fettuccine and yellow rice not cover at walk in cooler.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, burgers, fish thawing in a container with no running water, instructed employee on proper procedure.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:24 PM.
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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.