SPECIALTEA LOUNGE
10766 SW 24 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
03F-01-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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**
03F-10-5Intermediate – 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**
03G-50-1Intermediate – 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**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 1
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:07 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.