Dine Happy

1585 3 St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

American

Last inspected: Sep 13, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Dine Happy appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. On Sep 13, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Dine Happy's latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville Beach average of 73. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water during inspection. Manager stated building was installing a new hot water tank. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scrambled tofu (62F - Hot Holding); beef broth (90F - Hot Holding); chicken broth (56F) in steam table. Manager removed and began to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloved hands move trash can closer and proceeded to engage in food preparation without removing gloves and washing hands. Manager intervened and had employee remove gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook cracked raw shell eggs then changed gloves and then handled cheese without washing his hands. After reviewing with employee, employee washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified manager has no knowledge of the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Reviewed with manager and also showed manager the posted sign.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager has no knowledge of 8 major food allergens. Reviewed with manager and also showed manager the posted sign.

53A-16-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager stated establishment does not have a written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed him clean up plan handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich reach in cooler has a torn gasket

14-11-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above the three compartment sink are soiled

36-34-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of top oven soiled on cook line.

22-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dine Happy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dine Happy on file is from Sep 13, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dine Happy?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dine Happy.

How does Dine Happy compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?

Dine Happy most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.

Has Dine Happy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dine Happy have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dine Happy 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 Dine Happy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dine Happy is inspected around four times per year on average.

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