HAPPY CHEF
1506 US 27 S · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter patties on wait station at 74 F. Operator removed 20 Butter patties and voluntarily disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter patties on wait station at 74 F. Operator removed 20 Butter patties and voluntarily disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
14-25-5Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood chop sticks in kitchen stored with other utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at pot rack. Operator removed to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up : spatulas , operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at steam table. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:08 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.