HAPPY BUFFET

dba HB MIAMI CORPORATION

About this restaurant

Happy Buffet is a seating restaurant located at 1533 W 49th Street in Hialeah with 120 seats. It operates as a buffet offering a diverse selection of Chinese and American cuisine, including items such as sushi, fried rice, and various meat dishes. The restaurant is typically open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
1533 W 49 ST
HIALEAH, FL 33012-2924
Phone
305.817.2626
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Miami-Dade (code 13)
Seating
120 seats

License

License Number
SEA2330417
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Feb 27, 2026
Date Result Expand
Feb 27, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13640339 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Dec 11, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10 ×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14 ×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 10870315 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food