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
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 cooked chicken (60F – Cooling). As per chef, it was cooked the night before.
29-37-4High Priority – Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked chicken (60F – Cooling). As per chef, it was cooked the night before.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreements, they started signing during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ice scoop with no handle inside ice machine.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2023.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored over preparation table at cook line.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers gaskets in disrepair and handle to white reach-freezer refrigerator in disrepair and reach-in door in disrepair at cook line.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
24-08-4Basic – Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting at dishwashing area.
31B-04-4Basic – Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at unisex bathroom.
16-46-4Basic – Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
24-18-4Basic – Observed silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at cook line.
36-27-5Basic – Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust thorough kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:03 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.