Happy House in Homestead

Last inspected:

28708 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33030
Overview

Happy House in Homestead has accumulated 334 violations across 23 inspections dating back to at least 2021, averaging 14.5 violations per inspection—nearly triple the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with hand washing, chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, and employee health policy violations cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but received warning dispositions on at least two occasions (January 2025 and November 2023), indicating formal escalations beyond routine compliance notices. Fire safety violations in 2021 and 2022 documented propane tanks larger than code-permitted capacity stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 documented 18 violations including 4 high-priority findings related to hand washing, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
334Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Happy House in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 14.5 violations / inspection 14.5 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Happy House in Homestead: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a propane tank inside of establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Happy House in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
— 3 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 3 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Happy House in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy House in Homestead last inspected?
Happy House in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Happy House in Homestead?
The most frequently cited violations at Happy House in Homestead are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Happy House in Homestead had?
Happy House in Homestead has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Happy House in Homestead find?
Happy House in Homestead was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Happy House in Homestead ever been shut down?
No, Happy House in Homestead has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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 Homestead had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Happy House in Homestead has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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