HAPPY WINE
5792 SW 8 STREET, WEST MIAMI, FL 33144
License #2330751
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →HAPPY WINE in WEST MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 35 total violations — 10 critical, 10 major, 15 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 13, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 4 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Call Back - Complied
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on wall above reach in coolers.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above potatoes and tostones in reach in next to dish rack.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand sink. Operator replaced during inspection.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
- [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
- [03G-50-1] Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed conducting reduced oxygen packaging,
- [29-45-4] Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
- [14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under prep table where bread and evaporated milk are stored.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in freezer under prep table.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table next to slicer.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed potatoes being drained in kitchen hand sink. Operator had potatoes removed.
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