CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
20141 SW 127 AVE, Miami, FL, 33177
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 20
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (20)
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook chicken (110F - Hot Holding) stored on top of oven. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed product at steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5Critical
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored with raw beef , raw pork at walk in cooler. Coach manager. **Warning**
High Priority
- 02C-01-5Critical
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice tacos de carne, raw marinade chicken with date exceeded more than 7 days at white reach in cooler near cook line. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-09-4Critical
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched soiled equipments and then began touching clean equipments. No gloves change. Coach employee. **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 can of coconut rusted and 1 can of green beans rusted at shelves near the triple sink. **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice tacos de carne, raw marinade chicken with date exceeded more than 7 days at white reach in cooler near cook line. **Warning**
High Priority
- 29-20-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar near coffee machine not labeled. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards soiled and has cut marks. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-01-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for food employee Amanda working for more than 3 months. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 11-26-1Repeat
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.
Intermediate - 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. Observed food employee Yanet, hired less than one month ago, does not have a signed food employee form on file. During the inspection operator provided form to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5Repeat
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice con leche with no date marking stored in reach in cooler at front counter, As per operator from prior day. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulated mold like substance throughout the kitchen. Observed wall soiled ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles stored under the steam table containing toxic substance not labeled. Coach manager. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans at shelves near the triple sink not stored inverted. **Warning**
Basic
- 12B-07-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee blue water container stored at prep table near microwave. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-16-4
22-16-4
Basic - Observed walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
Basic
- 25-05-4Repeat
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portions cup lid case stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.