CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE

Name: CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
Address: 20141 SW 127 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33177, US
Rating: 61.4

20141 SW 127 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33177

License #2334659

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61.4 Grade F / 100

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CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 11 minor.

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Warning Issued
[08A-20-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
[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. Observed no proof of food handler training for food employee Amanda working for more than 3 months.
[22-16-4] Observed walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[36-34-5] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[02C-01-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles stored under the steam table containing toxic substance not labeled. Coach manager.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portions cup lid case stored on dry storage floor.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[24-05-4] 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.
[29-20-5] 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.

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