HAPPY BUFFET
1533 W 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012-2924
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 1
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. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Observed flour stored on black nonfood grade containers at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
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 crispy chicken and cooked ribs prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Still observed cooked food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Time Extended**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen and at walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
51-18-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: **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 cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:54 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 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.