HAPPY BUFFET
1533 W 49 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33012
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (9)
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside two doors cooler at kitchen cooked noodles (57F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (57F - Cold Holding) According to manager placed inside cooler 2 hours ago. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line sweet plantains (103F - Hot Holding); chicken nuggets (116F - Hot Holding) According to manager placed 2 hours ago. Operator took items to the kitchen to reheat. Second temperature 25 minutes after. sweet plantains (169F - Hot Holding); chicken nuggets (170F - Hot Holding); **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 41-07-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of peroxide stored on shelf above preparation area at kitchen, manager removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 14-33-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic
- 08B-12-5Corrected on site
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in freezer, cut krab meat no covered. Operator wrapped with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-34-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ware washing and kitchen areas.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ware washing and kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31A-11-4RepeatCorrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lids inside hand wash sink sink Operator removed items from inside hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with plantains,stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 12B-13-4Corrected on site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two employee beverages inside reach in freezer at kitchen. Operator removed drinks and discarded them. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.