Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach
Last inspected:
11150 Okeechobee Blvd Ste H, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach has accumulated 127 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 4 per visit. The facility was shut down once in July 2022 for roach activity. Recent inspections from 2023 through early 2026 show a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with administrative complaints recommended multiple times after finding high-priority violations including improper hand washing, employee health reporting failures, and contaminated utensils. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $2,200 in fines.
Most recent closure: July 13, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
4
violations / inspection
4 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023055493 | $1,800.00 | Sep 20, 2023 | Orlando | |
| 2--2021043576 | $400.00 | Aug 11, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2022038005 | — | N/A | — |
Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach last inspected?
- Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach last shut down?
- Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach was last shut down on July 13, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach had?
- Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach find?
- Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach been fined?
- Chela's Mexican Food & Bar in Royal Palm Beach has been fined a total of $2,200.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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