Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHELA'S MEXICAN FOOD & BAR

11150 OKEECHOBEE BLVD STE H · ROYAL PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33411

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 13, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3212637
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7979826
DBPR license6021528

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 13, 2022 2:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 15, 2022 2:52 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#2High Priority01B-32-4

High Priority – Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Green wiping cloth sanitizer bucket used to store cut peppers in 2 door glass reach in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on outside of metal barrel holding unwashed onions on left side of kitchen directly next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area Observed 1 live roach on floor under neath garbage can on left side of kitchen directly next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. Observed 2 live roaches on wall next to 2 door stainless directly next to kitchen entrance. Observed approximately 3 live roaches on floor under 2 door stainless. Observed 2 live roaches on wall to the right of steam table. Observed 1 live roach under 2 door flip top across from steam table. Observed 1 live roach on wall to the left of 2 door glass reach in cooler on cook line. Observed 2 live roaches on ground under 2 door glass reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line in disrepair. Only designated hand wash sink in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under 2 door glass reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.