Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HAPPY HOUSE

4089 N ANDREWS AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 24, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3696384
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13680438
DBPR license1600066

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 24, 2026 12:51 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 24, 2026 4:06 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Pans of raw chicken not in original packaging stored above raw shrimp in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in door hinge to reach in section of flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of gasket to combo reach in cooler/freezer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches in gasket to reach in freezer on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 live roaches in gasket to walk in cooler on cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground in back hallway outside of employee rest room. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches inside compressor area of combo reach in cooler/freezer on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 dead roaches inside compressor area of reach in freezer on cook line kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under cook line flip top in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored in reach in freezer on cook line with food to be served to the public. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Rice holder stored on chair next to hand wash sink on cook line exposed to splash. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed #2 from left chest freezer **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled, gaskets at reach in coolers soiled **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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