Happiest Hour
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
Happiest Hour appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader New Smyrna Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooler below grill: Pancake mix 44F, sausage 45F, hot dogs 46F. Liquid egg 60F out for an order and returned to cooler - top front of cooler across front grill diced tomatoes 44-45F, sliced cheese 45F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Sandwich cooler holding tomatoes, turkey, ham, sliced cheese x2 39-43F Cooler below microwave holding liquid egg out and returned to cooler at 47F, batter 43F, Cole slaw 44F, sausage 45F, hot dog 44F. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pulled pork 1/22, crepe mix with ricotta 1/24
01B-24-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Approximately 500 ppm quat. Operator used 1 tablet - advised to dilute
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave
22-02-4
67
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Pasta salad 45F and 45, liquid eggs 45F, cheese cake 44F, eggs out and returned to cooler 58F in double cooler below grill. Operator checks temperatures in the morning and cooler was 41F or below less than 2 hours before. - whipped butter 72F on reach in cooler cutting board less than an hour ago. Advised to use time as a public health control - hash browns 52F out for breakfast. Advised to use time as a public health control - sliced cheese 46F and 46F. Plastic containers top **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grooved and stained cutting board **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Gravy from 2 days ago **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case on the floor in front of the water heater **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on bags of coffee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
55
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
74
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - In Samsung cooler overnight: Hot dogs 50F, sliced cheese 55-60F. See stop sale - Whipped butter 67F and 72F out for approximately 1 hour. Advised to use time as a public health control or keep refrigerated - Titan refrigerator overnight: Turkey 46F, cheddar 49F, ham 44F, sauerkraut 45F, cut tomatoes 49F. Moved from Samsung refrigerator American 57F. See stop sale - milk 52F in under counter cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw bacon over lettuce, Titan cooler - raw shell eggs over whipped cream **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee washed hands in restroom but was unaware of requirement to wash hands in kitchen prior to handlingfood **Warning**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 27F in ice water **Warning**
05-06-4
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. Commercially made Chili and pulled pork from Monday **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and powdered sugar **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Flour
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
70
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happiest Hour last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happiest Hour on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happiest Hour?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happiest Hour.
How does Happiest Hour compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Happiest Hour most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Happiest Hour's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happiest Hour have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Happiest Hour 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 Happiest Hour inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happiest Hour is inspected around four times per year on average.
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