SAY TEA AND SMILE

4001 SW 152 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of boba stored on the floor at dry food storage area.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle and Palmolive dish soap bottle stored next to food on food storage located across from the three compartment sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing dishes at hws located at front counter.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at prep area. Operator refilled paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at storage room two boxes with food on floor.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8487053

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled with accumulated grease near kitchen hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed vent soiled with accumulated grease near kitchen hood. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368748

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled with accumulated grease near kitchen hood. Warning
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees making drinks at front counter with no effective hair restraint. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed syrup containers stored on floor at dry storage area. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese pastry at 74F and ham and cheese croissant at 80F at ambient temperature inside display case at front counter and kitchen area. As per operator, less than two hours. Provided operator with Time as a Public Health Control to place products under time control. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures via email. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ice machine. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 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. Provided operator with reporting agreement. Warning
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed can of WD 40 at dry storage area. Operator removed can from dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

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★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(165 reviews)

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Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
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