SAY TEA & SMILE
8545 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, Miami, FL, 33143
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 18, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls (125F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator turned heat up on table. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 41-10-4Critical
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox spray on dry dish rack above clean utensils and tea bags.
High Priority
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean pitchers on dish rack.
Basic
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups on floor.
Basic
- 36-02-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed underneath mop sink.
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
Basic
- 31A-10-4
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed filter drain inside kitchen handsink.
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fruit jelly and coffee on floor.
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl and mat in kitchen handsink. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.