Happi Wok
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Happi Wok eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Happi Wok's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cough medicine stored above flip top unit. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables and flip top unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
78
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep tables and flip top unit.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers in the kitchen near the entrance of the kitchen.
23-03-4
90
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in freezer being soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling stained and not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in a container of sauce in the walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the shelf above the flip top unit on the cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a 5 gallon bucket of sauce being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the handles to the reach in cooler being soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
14-17-4
67
Jul 19, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
25
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used to store food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Single-use take-home food container refilled with food. Observed food stored in single use containers
25-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (42F - Cold Holding); Poultry (41F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); tofu (52F - Cold Holding)- all food temperatures taken from reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed food and place in walk in cooler. retempt: raw chicken:41f, cooked pork: 42F, cut lettuce: 41F, Tofu 49F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
58
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner next foods bags under counter.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning solutions in spray bottle on the front counter.
41-17-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken wings covered in walk-in cooler. Uncovered chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice cooker interior
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in front of hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had non food contact bleach. Operator got food contact bleach from store. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can in bulk. Remove Operator replace with scoop **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cutdown scoop in cookline.
25-32-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of water on cook line. Bulk container of bulk flour and corn starch.
02D-01-5
32
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happi Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happi Wok on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happi Wok?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happi Wok.
How does Happi Wok compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Happi Wok most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Happi Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Happi Wok have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Happi Wok 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 Happi Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happi Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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