HAPPY BUFFET

Name: HAPPY BUFFET
Address: 1533 W 49 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33012-2924, US

1533 W 49 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33012-2924

License #2330417

F 67.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

2.5 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Can with Chocolate pudding dented.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed plastic containers used to store food no food grade , dry storage and inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet line Observed at buffet bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding); according to operator placed 45 minutes ago., operator placed ice bag under sprouts to cool dawn.., 20 minutes ago after, bean sprouts (40F - Cold Holding **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil pills on top of dish machine. Employee removed pills. **Corrected On-Site**
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of preparation table. Manager discarded water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a big wrist watch while cooking. Employee removed wrist watch. **Corrected On-Site**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grinder mixer under prep table across from walk in cooler soiled.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground grease receptacle on parking area rear of restaurant.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area and kitchen soiled ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cleaning sponges at kitchen grooved white cutting board, operator discarded and replaced cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed carton of shell eggs stored above soy and sweet and sour sauce inside reach in cooler. Operator placed shell eggs on shelf under sauces containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seafood salad according to manager placed last night inside reach in cooler seafood salad (51F - Cold Holding),hibachi area placed 30 minutes prior cut ham (49F - Cold Holding), operator added ice to cut ham Salad was discarded. seafood salad (51F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in cooler for pizza.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponges inside hand washing sink, also sink used as dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed seafood salad according to manager placed last night inside reach in cooler seafood salad (51F - Cold Holding).
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in coolers at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside container, operator stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**