Say Tea & Smile

8545 S Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33143

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Say Tea & Smile has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit; chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed kids stored on floor in back of establishment.

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.

42-01-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on site; not current one.

50-09-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - 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.

22-45-4

High Priority - 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.

03F-02-5

High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

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

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands at three compartment sink.

12A-03-4

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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided.

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Feb 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.

22-38-5

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in cooler stored at the back area **Repeat Violation**

33-31-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the cheesecake container in the reach freezer a plastic cup without handle used as scoop. Cup was removed , scoop was added. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed chocolate and vanilla ice cream stored on the floor of the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

08B-47-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Say Tea & Smile last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Say Tea & Smile on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Say Tea & Smile.

How does Say Tea & Smile compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Say Tea & Smile most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

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

No. Recent inspections at Say Tea & Smile have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Say Tea & 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 & Smile inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Say Tea & Smile is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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