CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
20141 SW 127 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
07-06-5High Priority – Open food re-served to customers. Observed plastic container reserved spicy sauce. Located at front counter table. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed produce located inside walk in cooler. Operator reorganized products. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed filter waterline at hand wash sink kitchen next to three compartments sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Zoila, Jassora Janeth, Amanda Palacios.
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 rice beans located walk in cooler. As per operator more than 24 hours.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser. Located at front counter area.
Basic 9
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. 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. Walk in freezer in disrepair used for storage.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed plastic containers with rice, beans, salt, oil, brown sugar and breadcrumbs not covered stored located next to the stove. Manager covered containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing raw pork in plastic container with standing water. Manager stored under running water at three compartments sink kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with rice, beans, salt, oil and breadcrumbs not labeled stored located next to the stove.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:14 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.