Say Tea and Smile in Miami
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4001 Sw 152 Ave, Miami, FL 33185Say Tea and Smile in Miami has been inspected 19 times since 2022, accumulating 156 violations at an average of 8.2 per inspection, nearly 60% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 5 inspections spanning from May 2022 through February 2026, indicating a recurring management issue. Hand washing and proper hand/arm washing violations appeared in at least 4 separate inspections. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 documented 36 violations—the highest count on record—and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, with findings including employee health reporting, food in good condition, food contact surfaces, and improper chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Say Tea and Smile in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Say Tea and Smile in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Say Tea and Smile in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Say Tea and Smile in Miami last inspected?
- Say Tea and Smile in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Say Tea and Smile in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Say Tea and Smile in Miami are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Say Tea and Smile in Miami had?
- Say Tea and Smile in Miami has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Say Tea and Smile in Miami find?
- Say Tea and Smile in Miami was most recently inspected on August 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Say Tea and Smile in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Say Tea and Smile in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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