CleanPlate.aiBrowse all areas

HAPPY BUFFET

1533 W 49 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33012

Call Back - Complied

Most recent inspection

Date
October 14, 2026
Type
Complaint Full
Result
Call Back - Complied
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (8)

  • 14-15-4Critical

    Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.

    High 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**

    High Priority

  • 35B-01-4

    Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -

    Basic - - 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**

    Basic

  • 36-22-4

    Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

    Basic - - 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**

    Basic

  • 51-18-6

    No copy of latest inspection report available. -

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 14-33-4

    Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic - - 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**

    Basic

  • 14-17-4

    Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -

    Basic - - 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**

    Basic

  • 22-20-5

    Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -

    Basic - - 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**

    Basic

  • 02C-02-5

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

    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 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**

    Intermediate

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.