HAPPY BUFFET
1533 W 49 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top of table next to rice warmer at kitchen. Manager discarded employee beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at dipper well at ice cream station handle missing. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler, boxes with raw chicken gizzards on the floor and plant food stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop handle touching the sugar inside bin at kitchen. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked chicken stored under raw fish and raw chicken. Employee arranged food properly, raw chicken bottom shelf, raw fish above raw chicken and cooked chicken on top shelf above raw animal foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front of hibachi station bean sprouts (48F - Cold Holding). According to to employee placed 30 minutes ago, Employee placed an ice bag under bean sprouts for rapid chill. 10 minutes after, bean sprouts (40F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned can opener at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser broken at men bathroom.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine sanitizer at ware washing area not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer handles soiled. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed between kitchen and walk in coolers ceiling soiled.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at dipper well at ice cream station. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at kitchen area and dishwashing area.
- 10-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no container to catch grease at hoods kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at preparation area sushi station.
- 21-07-4:Basic - 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
- 14-15-4:High 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-05-6:High 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-02-5:High 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**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at drink station area used as a dump sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in freezer and cooler. Repeat Violation
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at dipper well at ice cream area. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler. Employee mop and dried floo. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with pork belly stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored food containers six Inc above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles buried inside flour. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers no labeled.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed inside walk in cooler plastic containers used to store pork belly, and black containers used to store flour, no food grade.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ch stored over box of unwashed broccoli inside reach in cooler.. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under broccoli box. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towels in the hand wash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard inside reach in cooler used to store cheese pizzas. Employee removed card boards. Corrected On-Site
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed on dipper well next to ice cream freezer.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at storage and ware washing areas standing water on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of walk in cooler and freezer missing tiles. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce buckets and box wit melons stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored food buckets and box with melons six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside reach in coolers at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at utility sink at Sushi preparation area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet Mops on the floor, Employee stored the mops properly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on top of counters and prep areas.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed salmon and raw tuna containers stored above cooked broccoli container at reach in cooler. Employee stored raw items on bottom shelf under ready to eat food and vegetables. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on hibachi station cooked noodles (49F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding); according to manager placed on table 45 minutes ago. Employee took items and placed them in walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed meta sponge inside hand wash sink. Employee removed metal sponge from in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside reach in cooler containers with cooked pork, cooked chicken , cut ham and breaded fried chicken, according to cook from the day before around 11:00 am, no date labeled. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers At drying rack by ware washing area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers At drying rack by ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at storage and ware washing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Observed Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at storage and ware washing areas. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in coolers at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Observed inside reach in coolers at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - 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 Cooler two door kitchen ; containers with cooked pork, cooked chicken , cut ham and breaded fried chicken, according to cook from the day before no date labeled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Observed Cooler two door kitchen ; containers with cooked pork, cooked chicken , cut ham and breaded fried chicken, according to cook from the day before no date labeled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers At drying rack by ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at storage and ware washing areas. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tilapia boxes stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at ice cream station. Manager open faucet for dipper well more. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open soda container in reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager discarded soda container. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen across from wok. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in coolers at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ch container stored above a box of broccoli inside walk in cooler. Manager stored raw chicken in a different shelf away from vegetables. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for MIN HUA XIAO 02/25/2018 expired Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no available for any employees. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooler two door kitchen ; containers with cooked pork, cooked chicken , cut ham and breaded fried chicken, according to cook from the day before no date labeled. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).