CHA-CHA JAPANESE CAFE
Health inspection records show CHA-CHA JAPANESE CAFE in WELLINGTON has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
155 S SR 7 #108
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/31/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935882
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside and started to engage on kitchen jobs like grabbing clean dishes with out washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher only washing cups with soap and water. Educated dishwasher how to properly sanitized dishes. He set up the 3 compartment sink correctly. And re-sanitized dishes Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Table next to stovetop Cooked pork 74F cold holding, bamboo cooked 70F cold holding Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator transferred to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Rice warmer not connected cooked rice 112F hot holding Per operator stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator turned on warmer to reheat rice to 165F+ **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap stored next to pork Loin inside prep sink Operator removed soap bottle Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6: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/
Inspection Date: 12/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883856
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - 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 employee handle dust bin then handle clean plates and handle various foods; no handwashing. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Inspection Date: 9/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738486
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried at rack near cookline - wet nesting.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee cleaned utensil at triple sink then prepared food; no hand wash. Advised operator that employee should wash hands.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee cleaned utensil and pots but not sanitize. Advised operator to clean then sanitize equipment/utensils.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored over juices. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee employed 2.5 weeks. Operator had employee complete form. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training expired.
Inspection Date: 4/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565325
Inspection Date: 12/4/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359719
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter area near double glass door standing reach in cooler: Boxes of chocolate sticks on the floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - In kitchen area: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage area next to ice cream freezer: Single service items cups on the floor. Advised operator to store properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Thermometer washed but not sanitized. Operator removed to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 11/26 dated cooked beef not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employee sign the employee reporting agreement . Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of chemical on front counter without label. Operator removed to be labeled. **Corrective Action Taken**