HAPPY BUFFET
1533 W 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012-2924
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil pills on top of dish machine. Employee removed pills. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Can with Chocolate pudding dented.
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer before calibration. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4High Priority – 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**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table chicken nuggets (110F – Hot Holding), Operator discarded chicken nuggets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.