Happea's in Miami
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1250 S Miami Ave Ste 4, Miami, FL 33130Happea's in Miami has been cited for 63 violations across 9 inspections dating back to July 2023, averaging 7 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing and proper cooking temperatures were recurring high-priority violations, cited across multiple inspections. The facility experienced a marked escalation in violations at a complaint-based inspection on October 7, 2025, when 42 violations were documented including high-priority findings for employee health policy, handwashing, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage; a warning was issued at that time. A subsequent complaint inspection on December 10, 2025 found 15 violations including high-priority handwashing and cooking temperature failures, with a callback extension pending. The most recent complaint inspection on February 12, 2026 documented 3 violations and complied with callback requirements.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Happea's in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Happea's in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Happea's in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Happea's in Miami last inspected?
- Happea's in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Happea's in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Happea's in Miami are: Proper cooking temps, Time as control, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Happea's in Miami had?
- Happea's in Miami has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Happea's in Miami find?
- Happea's in Miami was most recently inspected on September 25, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Happea's in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Happea's in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
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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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