HAPPY BUFFET
1533 W 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012-2924
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed flour stored on black nonfood grade containers at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Standing unit #4; raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (46F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F – Cold Holding) across cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 noodles (125F – Hot Holding); plantains (129F – Hot Holding) at buffet, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator proceeded to reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink by cook line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed on standing unit #4 across cook line.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crispy chicken and cooked ribs prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside white bin sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drinks at food preparation area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen and at walk in cooler.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on white bin flour container by cook line, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple personal beverages inside standing units across cook line.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in all standing units at cook line.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in all standing units across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food trays not covered at walk in freezer.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish fillets (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on water for proper procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 2:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.