SAY TEA & SMILE
8545 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, Miami FL 33143 · 786-402-6309
Last inspected Jul 10, 2025 · 3 visits since February 2024
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016003304 | Dec 16, 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit; chlorine sanitizer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on site; not current one.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed kids stored on floor in back of establishment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the utensils and containers not sanitized. The employee doesn't know how to use the three compartment sink. Operator was instructed with the correct procedure for the three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cachito of Jamon and cheese and croissants of ham and cheese no time marked. As per operator was putting on the display at 12:30 pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tapioca pearls (81 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator was cooked three hours ago. Operator turned on the steam to reheat the product.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm) in spray bottle located next to clean containers at shelf next to reach in cooler. Operator added water to get 100 ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands at three compartment sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mats stored on hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed the mats.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bathroom.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
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.