CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
20141 SW 127 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above pork inside the walk in cooler.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (55 F – Cold Holding); pork ribs (49 F – Cold Holding) as per employee more than 10 hrs. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (55 F – Cold Holding); pork ribs (49 F – Cold Holding) as per employee more than 10 hrs. Stop sale was issued.
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallo s of milk not date marked inside the refrigerator. Employee date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the hand wash sink located at the front.
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/. Observed 4 employees working at the time of the inspection.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
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. Observed Amanda Palacio, working over 60 days in the establishment.
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 chicken and beef tacos inside the refrigerator not date marked. As per employee foods were cooked on Monday. Employee was advised to date mark food after 24 hrs. Employee date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with onions stored on the floor. Employee removed it.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior with food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and beef tacos not covered inside the refrigerator.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled at the front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:27 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.