HAPPY BUFFET
1533 W 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012-2924
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-12-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: **Time Extended**
14-15-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed flour stored on black nonfood grade containers at dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oil garlic (48F – Cold Holding) at sushi station, as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Observed cooked crispy chicken (51F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F – Cold Holding); potatoes salad (49F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (49F – Cold Holding) in standing unit across wok line, as per operator from last night. Operator segregated and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Observed raw steak (46F – Cold Holding);,raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding); and noodles (46F – Cold Holding) raw shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); on second standing unit to right side across wok line, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved all food containers to walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork , chicken,rice and noodles prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on standing unit across wok line. Also observed cooked chicken,pork and rice containers prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler handle. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on both back doors. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer across walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
21-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at sushi station, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on 3 of 4 #standing units across wok line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris and black mold like substance gaskets in all units at kitchen area. Observed soiled with grease and food debris food carts at walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled standing units interior and shelves.across wok line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in all standing units across wok line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:47 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.