Aj's Happy Kitchen

2822 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Aj's Happy Kitchen has been inspected six times since 2022. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Sanitizer empty. Operator states company will be delivering more today. Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-41-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in freezer chest **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in freezer chest **Warning**

14-69-4

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 48 hours ago in walk in

02C-03-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban sandwiches (77F - Cold Holding) on top of the stove at cook line; as per operator food outside for an hour; educated about TPHC form;emailed form; Operator decided to use TPHC and discard food after four hours; **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Bowl used to dispense flour Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aj's Happy Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aj's Happy Kitchen on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aj's Happy Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aj's Happy Kitchen.

How does Aj's Happy Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Aj's Happy Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Aj's Happy Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aj's Happy Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aj's Happy Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aj's Happy Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aj's Happy Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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