CHELSEA RESTAURANT
944 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at walk in cooler BOILED YUCA (48F – Cooling), as per chef made the day prior.
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a pouch of whipped cream in reach in cooler at dessert station just outside of kitchen entrance moldy and unwholesome.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cut vegetables at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at warewashing area hanging below flood rim.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at walk in cooler BOILED YUCA (48F – Cooling), as per chef made the day prior. Observed two whole snapper at walk in cooler thawed in original ROP packaging.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table at prep area soiled with food debris.
Basic 6
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed two whole snapper at walk in cooler thawed in original ROP packaging.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board at dessert station at kitchen area with derp marks and not easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at salad station torn. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at warewashing area knives and spatulas stored between station and the wall.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed trays of cooked chicken not covered at walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:07 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.