Chelas Beer Garden
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
74
Score
Chelas Beer Garden has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Chelas Beer Garden's latest score is in line with the Miami Lakes average of 73. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube in hand sink located at the bar station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
74
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass bottles stored in hand sink, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper containers, operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping towels stored in hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine with rinse temperature of 170° F. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened the package. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tortillas or chips on cook line floor. Also cases of fish on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (59F - Cold Holding) lobster coctel (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across the cook line. Operator replaced the food items in another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened the package.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food boxes on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in water at 84° F. Operator discarded it.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan, hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Located above preparation reach in cooler.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. By the grilled station.
29-49-6
37
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handled dirty dishes than touched cleaned glasses. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex with no label it.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned plate no inverted at the cook line.
24-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on preparation table, operator properly stored it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
43
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49°F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator open the walk in freezer door to be able to maintain the food items under 41°F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 48°F food stored inside as follow raw chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49°F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
14-11-5
82
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
95
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Still observed **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chelas Beer Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chelas Beer Garden on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chelas Beer Garden?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chelas Beer Garden.
How does Chelas Beer Garden compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Chelas Beer Garden most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Lakes average of 73.
Has Chelas Beer Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chelas Beer Garden have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chelas Beer Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chelas Beer Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chelas Beer Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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