CHALAN ON THE BEACH
1580 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305 532 8880
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a cook cutting lettuce with his bare hands.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing hands.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Jesus Paredes expired on 09-28-2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor in the dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the sign has faded to the point you can't read it at the cook line.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef. The cook moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the dish machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowls in the hand washing sink at the cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several wall tiles missing by the cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle touching the rice in a container in the walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the cook washed his hands for approximately 4 seconds.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen octopus in shopping bags. The chef had the cook put the octopus in food grade bags.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment was both chlorine and quaternary sanitizers and only has quarteary test strips.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the cook line.
In-use laddles stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed the laddles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood and hood filters soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed y the triple sink.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several proteins in direct contact with shopping bags in the upright freezers in the back room.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and fish over onions in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the fish and chicken to the bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packs (72F - Cold Holding) next to the kitchen entrance. As per the waiter the butter pack were put there around 11:00. The waiter filled the container with the butter packs with ice to give a quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. The cook set up the triple sink for sanitizing.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the glass door freezer upstairs.
In-use ladles stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The cook removed the ladles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a can sports drink with a straw in the upright refrigerator at the cook line. The cook removed it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cook line.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a cook cutting lettuce with his bare hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen calamari in a shopping bag in the upright freezer at the kitchen entrance.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan with raw beef on top of a pan with sauce in the upright reach in cooler. The cook moved the beef.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the cook line. Sign provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout the cook line. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed different products in shopping bags in the freezers. Observed rice in a trash bag at the steam table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the preparation reach in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by the dish machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in the hallway to the walk-in cooler.
In-use ladles stored on equipment door handle between uses. The chef removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.n. Observed by the ice machine.
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