Happy House
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Happy House 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in North Palm Beach average 78, so Happy House trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Employee touched garbage can and touched freezer handle , started to cook foods without washing hands first; educated Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food move to different cooler; thermostat lowered; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
70
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- paddles in water at 76 F Removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl used to dispense cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken and sauces Advised operator to stored properly **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Observed raw chicken stored over container of ready to eat sauces, operator moved sauces to proper storage. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 flies flying around kitchen area on cook line. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags( thank you bag) used in direct contact with food( cut carrots) Advised operator to removed from bag. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked carrots and peas. Raw shrimp over Krab meat Advised operator to store properly. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed carrots and onions inside walk in cooler Advised operator to stored properly raw on the bottom **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken and sauces Advised operator to stored properly **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil 78F cold holding Per operator product not prepared or portioned today Stored over 4 hours see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil 78F cold holding Per operator product not prepared or portioned today Stored over 4 hours see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed on kitchen area Cooked chicken wings at 4:06pm ( 84F cooling) per operator cooling since 2pm. Product didn't cool to 70 within 2 hours. Operator moved product to fryer to reheat to 165F + and start cooling process again at 135F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.( mixing bowl) Advised operator to washed hands **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mixing bowl from dirty to clean use with out sanitizer. Advised operator to wash, rinse and sanitize **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep area egg rolls at 4:34pm ( 107 Cooling) since 3 pm, at 4:47pm ( same temperature) At the current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to moved to walk in cooler **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Several containers with raw pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler Advised operator to stored at least 6" from the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
19
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork prepared 2 days prior operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed wet towel from prep surface. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Dec 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy House on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happy House.
How does Happy House compare to other restaurants in North Palm Beach?
Happy House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Palm Beach average of 78.
Has Happy House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Happy House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Happy House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Happy House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happy House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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