Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SAY TEA & SMILE

8545 S DIXIE HIGHWAY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3712469
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13750962
DBPR license2303191

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03B-01-6

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox spray on dry dish rack above clean utensils and tea bags.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed filter drain inside kitchen handsink.

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl and mat in kitchen handsink. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fruit jelly and coffee on floor.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean pitchers on dish rack.

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups on floor.

#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed underneath mop sink.

#6Basic42-01-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 19, 2026 11:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.