Inspection Report

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HAPPEA'S

1250 S MIAMI AVE STE 4 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3671498
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13540273
DBPR license2337341

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter added to mop sink. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#13Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing how to used a thermometer. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside hand washing sink at coffee station. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sunny side up eggs not identified as raw or undercooked on menu. Product was identified on menu during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish machine removed from kitchen area and placed at dry storage area near bathrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coach person in charge on correct procedure. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle not labeled with common name at hand washing sink at coffee station. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe at dishwasher area pans improperly stored. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed metal pans store under bug zapper on dishwasher machine area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in prep table in front counter with knife cuts that are not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-37-4

Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observe boxes of oil and salt store under bug zapper next to dishwasher area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at: reach in freezer, reach in cooler#2, and walk in cooler. Reach-in coolers are near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers in dishwasher area with old labels. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic forks stored on floor near coffee area. Manager removed box off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor at dishwasher area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of white powdery substance not labeled at preparation area at kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.