CHELSEA RESTAURANT

Name: CHELSEA RESTAURANT
Address: 944 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 56.6

944 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2328870

56.6 Grade F / 100

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CHELSEA RESTAURANT in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.6 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 May 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 8 critical, 3 major, 26 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 4, 2026 shows 19 observation rows: 5 critical, 2 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-04-5] Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 pounds of chicken empanadas and 4 pounds of ropa vieja empanadas from an unapproved source.
[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 container of cooked shrimp, calamari, cooked chicken with no labels inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler. As per operator prepared less than 24 hours.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to fryer.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled next to three compartment sink.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dirty dishes inside the 3 compartments at three compartment sink.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over cooked rice at reach in cooler next to stove.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table next to fryer.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (44F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (42F - Cold Holding). Operator add ice bags on top.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked potatoes at reach in cooler next to fryer. Observed raw shell governing unwashed produces at walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with accumulation of black mold like.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed ice bucket not covered at bar area. Operator is working in getting new lid.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled racks used for dishwasher machine.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler located next to fryer.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used under steam table with clean equipment. Operator removed the cardboard.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon oil stored at kitchen entrance.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on the top exterior of the dishwasher.
[22-47-4] Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards throughout the kitchen with cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Observed empanadas thawing in a container with no running water. Informed employee on proper procedure.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[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/ Manager arrived 20 minutes after inspection started.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line area.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (112F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (88F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per chef for approximately 3 hours prior, advised manager to reheat product.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in standing water at cook line.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed chicken, potatoes, shrimp not covered at reach in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed several food cases on floor at kitchen hallway.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line filled over the line, coached employee on correct procedures.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at office area.

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