CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
20141 SW 127 AVE, Miami, FL, 33177
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 11, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (15)
- 07-06-5CriticalCorrected on site
Open food re-served to customers.
High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Observed plastic container reserved spicy sauce. Located at front counter table. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-04-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed produce located inside walk in cooler. Operator reorganized products. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic
- 13-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic
- 21-04-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic
- 08B-12-5Corrected on site
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic containers with rice, beans, salt, oil, brown sugar and breadcrumbs not covered stored located next to the stove. Manager covered containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing raw pork in plastic container with standing water. Manager stored under running water at three compartments sink kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 plastic containers with rice, beans, salt, oil and breadcrumbs not labeled stored located next to the stove.
Basic
- 31A-10-4Corrected on site
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed filter waterline at hand wash sink kitchen next to three compartments sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 53B-13-5
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. Zoila, Jassora Janeth, Amanda Palacios.
Intermediate - 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. Zoila, Jassora Janeth, Amanda Palacios.
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5
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 cooked rice beans located walk in cooler. As per operator more than 24 hours.
Intermediate
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser. Located at front counter area.
Intermediate
- 14-74-7
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in freezer in disrepair used for storage.
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in freezer in disrepair used for storage.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.