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SAY TEA AND SMILE

SAY TEA AND SMILE located in MIAMI has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

4001 SW 152 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13495824

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 13 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles misaligned creating small holes above hood system and above reach in coolers. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the back area above microwave and single use items and warewash area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean cutting board and clean in use mixer stored to close to handwashing sink to close to splash zone. Employee move the food items for cleaning. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two personal cell phones stored on top of food prep counter next to oven. Also observed personal backpack stored next to peach syrups on shelves housing food in the back. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gaskets for reach in cooler 2 and 3. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic container honey syrup and Black sugar syrup stored on the floor in dry storage closet. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Per employee not available upon request. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for reach in coolers. Observed soiled vents of reach in coolers 1, 2, 3. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves of reach in coolers 1, 2, 3. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered assorted croissants and pasties inside white reach in freezer at the back. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked boba (121F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit in the front. Per employee, was cooked less than 2 hours ago. Employee turned up the heat to get it to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. 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. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Was unable to provide at the time of inspection. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no food thermometer to measure cooked boba. Warning

8/18/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10889891

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee container with food stored on shelves located in front of the three compartment sink.
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees personal bag and containers with food stored at shelves located in front of the three compartment sink.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not stored inverted at front counter. Operated stored utensils properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink located in the front line used for dirty cups and utensils. Operator removed cups and utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time control form was provided but incomplete. Operator completed form correctly on site. Corrected On-Site

1/29/2025· 1y 2mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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

11/20/2024· 1y 4mo ago

3 basic

  • 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.

11/7/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8487053

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

8/30/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8368748

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 4 basic

  • 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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Google Rating

★★★★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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