CHELSEA RESTAURANT
944 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line filled over the line, coached employee on correct procedures.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (112F – Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (88F – Hot Holding) at steam table, as per chef for approximately 3 hours prior, advised manager to reheat product.
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived 20 minutes after inspection started. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several food cases on floor at kitchen hallway.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in standing water at cook line.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at office area.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken, potatoes, shrimp not covered at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Observed empanadas thawing in a container with no running water. Informed employee on proper procedure. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:51 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.