Specialtea Lounge
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
95
Score
Specialtea Lounge has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operator is doing a special process”, showing up four times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Specialtea Lounge is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards located in back prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
95
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board located at the prep station with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts sous vide cooking. Observed HACCP plan submitted to OPQ and waiting for approval. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03G-50-1
Basic - Observed interior of ice machine in kitchen area soiled.
22-20-5
86
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging - sous vide of chicken and brisket without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: As per manager, HACCP is currently in process of completion. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging - sous vide of chicken and brisket without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging - sous vide of chicken and brisket without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: As per manager, HACCP is currently in process of completion. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed tapioca pearls at front counter with 6 hour time limit. As per operator and time marked on container, product entered time as a public health control less than 30 minutes prior. **Warning**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Farah Khan expired on 7-27-23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for tapioca pearls. Provided written procedures via email. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging - sous vide of chicken and brisket without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
95
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Located at ware washing and preparation areas.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager posted sign at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at ware washing area.
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Specialtea Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Specialtea Lounge on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Specialtea Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Specialtea Lounge.
How does Specialtea Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Specialtea Lounge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Specialtea Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Specialtea Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Specialtea Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Specialtea Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Specialtea Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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