Say Tea and Smile

86 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Other

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Say Tea and Smile seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Coral Gables restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

31A-11-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets at unit in kitchen.

23-24-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at front counter.

10-03-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can.

31A-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At storage room on floor.

25-05-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Maria Halconero with more than 60 days working on premises.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers stored inside hand sink at kitchen.

31A-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed merchandise stored on hallway. Disposable containers.

25-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area boba boxes stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-02-4

Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly.

29-01-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. **Corrected On-Site**

29-47-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dishwashing area, observed some items stored inside hand wash sink. person in charge removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable items stored on floor at storage area.

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Say Tea and Smile last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Say Tea and Smile on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Say Tea and Smile?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Say Tea and Smile.

How does Say Tea and Smile compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Say Tea and Smile most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Say Tea and Smile's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Say Tea and Smile have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Say Tea and Smile means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Say Tea and Smile inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Say Tea and Smile is inspected around two times per year on average.

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