CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE

Name: CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
Address: 20141 SW 127 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33177, US
Rating: 12.9

20141 SW 127 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33177

License #2334659

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

12.9 Grade F / 100

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September 11, 2026 · 15 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 12.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 87 total violations — 17 critical, 23 major, 47 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-12-5] 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.
[02D-01-5] 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.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed produce located inside walk in cooler. Operator reorganized products.
[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.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser. Located at front counter area.
[31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed filter waterline at hand wash sink kitchen next to three compartments sink. Operator removed during inspection.
[06-01-5] 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.
[07-06-5] Open food re-served to customers. Observed plastic container reserved spicy sauce. Located at front counter table. Manager removed and discarded during inspection.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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.
[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.
[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.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
[22-16-4] Observed walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portions cup lid case stored on dry storage floor.
[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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar near coffee machine not labeled.
[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.
[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.
[12A-09-4] 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.
[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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards soiled and has cut marks.
[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.
[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.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed white reach in cooler interior soiled, located at preparation kitchen.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portions cup lid case stored on dry storage floor.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in chest freezer, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
[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 an employee, hired less than one month ago, does not have a signed food employee form on file. During the inspection operator provided signed form.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink, located in preparation kitchen and bathroom. During the inspection employee provided soap.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed chest freezer surface rusted, located at preparation kitchen.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken tacos and cooked beef taco with no date marking stored in white reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. As per operator from prior day.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with onions stored on the floor. Employee removed it.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar. Employee removed it.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior with food debris.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and beef tacos not covered inside the refrigerator.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Employee removed them.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled at the front counter.
[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 above pork inside the walk in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (55 F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (49 F - Cold Holding) as per employee more than 10 hrs. Stop sale was issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (55 F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (49 F - Cold Holding) as per employee more than 10 hrs. Stop sale was issued.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallo s of milk not date marked inside the refrigerator. Employee date marked milk.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the hand wash sink located at the front.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 employees working at the time of the inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
[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. Observed Amanda Palacio, working over 60 days in the establishment.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and beef tacos inside the refrigerator not date marked. As per employee foods were cooked on Monday. Employee was advised to date mark food after 24 hrs. Employee date marked the food.