THE HAPPY MANATEE
9908 GULF DR STE 600 · ANNA MARIA · Manatee County · FL 34216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their make table cooler: Shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); Yogurt (49F – Cold Holding) Operator stated it was setup approximately 2hrs ago. Operator moved what they could to their standing coolers and iced the rest. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a oven hot holding: Cooked eggs (125F – Hot Holding) Operator state they had been hot holding for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned the oven temperature up to get to proper temp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a vacuum breaker missing from the end of their mop sink splitter. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of approved training for their 10 employees. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of employee agreements. Emailed the operator a copy. **Warning**
Basic 2
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their three cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters unprotected. Operator stored them in a sealed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:37 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.