CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
20141 SW 127 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in chest freezer, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
Intermediate 4
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. Observed an employee, hired less than one month ago, does not have a signed food employee form on file. During the inspection operator provided signed form. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink, located in preparation kitchen and bathroom. During the inspection employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed chest freezer surface rusted, located at preparation 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 cooked chicken tacos and cooked beef taco with no date marking stored in white reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. As per operator from prior day.
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed white reach in cooler interior soiled, located at preparation kitchen.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portions cup lid case stored on dry storage floor.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:34 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.