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SAY TEA AND SMILE

86 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 3059607815

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336323
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 24
OCT 24
SEP 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at serving area, floor sticking.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floor. Boxes with food recipients on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
Basic/10-03-4
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
The state's own report →
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at kitchen picked from the floor soiled equipment, went back to clean equipment without previous wash hands.
High priority/12A-07-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets at unit in kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at front counter.
Basic/10-03-4
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. At storage room on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers stored inside hand sink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria Halconero with more than 60 days working on premises.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed merchandise stored on hallway. Disposable containers.
Basic/25-05-4
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area boba boxes stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly.
Basic/29-01-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.