Happy House in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
4089 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Happy House in Fort Lauderdale has averaged 9.1 violations per inspection across 18 inspections on record since 2016, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations and improper hand/arm washing have been cited in nearly every inspection, representing a persistent systemic management failure. The facility was emergency-closed on January 22, 2015 for rodent activity. State enforcement resulted in one disciplinary action totaling $800 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 found 15 violations including five high-priority citations for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, approved food source, proper hand/arm washing, and chemical storage, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Most recent closure: April 24, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Happy House in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Happy House in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (2)
Happy House in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015003841 | $800.00 | Jan 23, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Happy House in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Happy House in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Happy House in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Happy House in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Happy House in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Happy House in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on April 24, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Happy House in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Happy House in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Happy House in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Happy House in Fort Lauderdale has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Happy House in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Happy House in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Happy House in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Happy House in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Happy House in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Happy House in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Happy House in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Happy House in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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