CHELSEA RESTAURANT
944 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
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 pork (70F – Cooling); cooked pork (78F – Cooling); (78F) in the walk-in cooler. As per the cook the pork was cooked last night.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over red bell peppers in the walk-in, observed raw shrimp over peppers and onions in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a raw shell egg over potato salad at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (70F – Cooling); cooked pork (78F – Cooling); (78F) in the walk-in cooler. As per the cook the pork was cooked last night.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (51F – Cold Holding) in a pan on a preparation table. As per the cook it was put there approximately one hour ago. The cook put it in the walk-in cooler.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed three dirty utensils in the hand washing sink next to the triple sink.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 15
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open container with water on the preparation reach in cooler.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic containers one with vinegar and the other cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed in the hotel lobby. The bar tender put it on top of the ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the top of the ice machine.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the reach in cooler soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard and gasket soiled.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with oil not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.