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TEA ROOM & BAKERY AT CAULEY SQUARE

With 7 documented inspections, TEA ROOM & BAKERY AT CAULEY SQUARE in MIAMI has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

12310 SW 224 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13545739

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled; located across cook line and above small freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cases of oil stored outside; operator brought back in during inspection. Observed reach in freezer outside of restaurant; multiple frozen foods stored inside.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in warewash area; cooler and freezer with exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site printed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at front counter bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food racks with dust accumulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882721

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled; located across cook line and above small freezer. Warning
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cases of oil stored outside; operator brought back in during inspection. Observed reach in freezer outside of restaurant; multiple frozen foods stored inside.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen; cloth under board while prepping. Warning
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in warewash area; cooler and freezer with exposed insulation. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site printed. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in dry storage area. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at front counter bar. Warning
  • 22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer chlorine bucket with 0 ppm; operator replaced and final chlorine reading: 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen above prep table in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with 0 ppm; chlorine. Operator fixed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored above ham and cheese; operator fixed order during inspection. Observed in prep top across oven; raw shrimp above dressing. Operator corrected order. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food racks with dust accumulation. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10704805

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed most of the reach in cooler door gaskets are torn at the front line. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn . By the dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed reach in freezer gasket torn . By the dishwasher machine. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gaskets torn
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Inspection Date: 5/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8668009

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish inside the reach in cooler by the grill was not removed from reduced Oxygen packages.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards no longer cleanable..
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn . By the dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in the preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm..
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp stored above tuna salad. Employee removed the shrimp and stored them in another reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator they sliced the Turkey less than 2 hours ago. Employee placed turkey in another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at men's bathroom.
  • 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. Operator was not able to provided any food handler training. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the preparation table.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer located outside.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a green cutting board. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 Employees handled soiled dishes and then handled clean equipment and utensils. Operator was advised to train employees to wash hands after handling soiled utensils.
  • 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. Form was provided to operator.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee washed it. 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. Form was provided to operator and signed by employees. **Corrective Action Taken**

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(1,023 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant
✓ Cafe
✓ Bakery
✓ Store

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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