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
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed non food grade plastic containers used to stored pork belly and raw fish at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above onions at walk in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen, cooked pork (55F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding); according to manager placed 90 minutes prior, employee put food items inside reach in freezer for rapid chill. Observed bean sprouts (45F – Cold Holding)at hibachi station. Operator put ice on bean sprouts container for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at drink station area used as a dump sink.
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed between kitchen and walk in coolers ceiling soiled.
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at dipper well at ice cream station. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at kitchen area and dishwashing area.
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed ice cream scoop inside dipper well at ice cream station at buffet area.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no container to catch grease at hoods kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under prep table soiled. Observed fans at walk in cooler soiled.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at preparation area sushi station.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator prepared a bucket with water and sanitizing solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:57 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.