Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami
Last inspected:
20141 Sw 127 Ave, Miami, FL 33177Chelas 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.
Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Chelas Nicaraguan Cuisine in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
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 March 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- 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 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 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 March 24, 2026 with 20 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- 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 V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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