Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in freezer in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed torn gasket in reach in freezer in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in multiple coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed gaskets soiled in multiple coolers. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger stored above crab cakes in reach in freezer in prep area. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane stored above lowboy across cook line. Chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed less than 50 ppm at triple sink with chlorine sanitizer. Inspector and operator added more bleach and final reading was 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed on shelf above low boy; bottle of tums. Cook removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
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 dish machine with 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cooked chicken in reach in cooler in storage area. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in freezer in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in multiple coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across warewash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pie pans not inverted above warewash area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at ice machine at coffee bar. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at coffee bar. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed across warewash area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in freezer in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer stored outside with no overhead protection behind restaurant through back exit. Observed raw salmon and breads stored in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
23
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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**
50-17-3
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**
11-27-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
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**
23-24-4
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**
08B-42-4
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**
14-36-5
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**
14-33-4
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**
29-49-6
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**
36-02-5
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**
02D-01-5
43
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
22-52-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen above prep table in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food racks with dust accumulation. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled; located across cook line and above small freezer. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
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**
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen; cloth under board while prepping. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in warewash area; cooler and freezer with exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site printed. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at front counter bar. **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed most of the reach in cooler door gaskets are torn at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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**
23-03-4
90
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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**
14-11-5
95
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
86
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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..
22-41-4
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.
22-45-4
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**
08A-20-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at men's bathroom.
31B-02-4
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards no longer cleanable..
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn . By the dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
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**
21-12-4
35
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
12A-13-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the preparation table.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer located outside.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a green cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler. And raw ground beef stored over raw fish at reach in cooler located at storage area. Manager moved the raw salmon to the bottom part and the cooked chicken to the top part and moved the raw ground beef to the bottom part . **Corrected On-Site* **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at + 200 ppm. Operator changed the solution. Final concentration 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square.
How does Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square 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 Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tea Room & Bakery at Cauley Square is inspected around three times per year on average.
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