Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami

Last inspected:

20141 Sw 127 Ave, Miami, FL 33177
Overview

Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami has accumulated 227 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.1 per visit. The facility shows a pattern of repeated enforcement: between 2021 and 2023, inspectors issued warnings followed by administrative complaint callbacks on consecutive days, with violations centered on single-use items, proper hand washing, and food contact surfaces. Recent inspections from 2024 through October 2025 show improvement, with violation counts declining and no emergency closures on record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

30Inspections
262Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8.7 violations / inspection 8.7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.71 violations / inspection 6.71 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 2 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami last inspected?
Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami are: Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami had?
Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami find?
Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami was most recently inspected on September 11, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V07 (No bare hand contact) mean?
Violation 07 (No bare hand contact) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/07.

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