Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHELSEA RESTAURANT

944 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3414270
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8583750
DBPR license2328870

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at walk-in cooler.

#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chciken stored over pork and beef at walk-in cooler.

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board soiled at cookline and white small cutting board soiled at bar.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 11

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled at warewashing area.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted at warewashing area.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2022. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cuttings boards grooved at cookline.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee mashing potatoes while wearing bracelet at cookline.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers gaskets in disrepair at cookline and units at bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil and vinegar stored on floor at cookline and box of sugar cane stored on floor at dry storage area.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cookline and bar area.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler closer to dishmachines.

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust thorough kitchen and behind three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.