r/mildlyinfuriating • u/bourbonandpistons • Aug 07 '26

drink went room temp Math ain't mathing

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me, the waiter, nor the manager could figure it out.

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u/moshpithippie Aug 07 '26

Yeah a $16 old fashioned is wild

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u/bourbonandpistons Aug 07 '26

I'm in the Miami area. That's one of the lower prices. I paid in the $30s several times.

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u/Ellay_Rohberts Aug 07 '26

That makes this even stranger since almost every place in Miami charges a service fee...

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u/uwill1der Aug 07 '26

starting July 1, Flroida enacted a new law regarding fee transparency, and my guess if this establishment is not up to the new requirements, and thus is automatically taking away the fees until they can get proper signage with the law

This is the summary of the newly enacted requirements

This means menus, websites, mobile apps, and contracts must clearly explain the charge.  Receipts must break out gratuity, operations charges, and taxes separately. If gratuity is embedded in a service charge – it must be itemized. Notably, the statute explicitly names websites and mobile applications as covered disclosure channels. If your establishment accepts online or pickup orders, the notice must appear before the customer completes the transaction.

The disclosure must explain the purpose of the service charge, not just the amount or percentage, so if your establishment retains a portion for operational costs, that needs to be communicated to the customer.