THE HAPPY BURGER
4105 GUNN HWY, TAMPA, FL 33624
License #3953681
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →THE HAPPY BURGER in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 29, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 29, 2025 shows 6 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles filled with sauce not labeled in Reach in cooler.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent soiled with grease.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dry cleaning cloth, burger buns stored inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed all items during time of inspection.
- [03C-07-5] Cooked comminuted fish not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Fried fish patty 39F at 2:25pm, recooked to 163F at 2:30pm.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 1 container of oil stored on floor. Operator relocated pipe to an approved location during time of inspection.
- [08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish and pork belly stored over Ready to eat bacon bits in Reach in cooler. Raw frozen chicken stored over open bags of fries and onion rings in Reach in freezer. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
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THE HAPPY BURGER has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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