Happy Place Pub & Play

5661 Quintette Rd, Pace, FL 32571

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Happy Place Pub & Play has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Pace average 93, so Happy Place Pub & Play is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed case of raw bacon stored over precooked wings in walk in cooler. Employee moved case of raw bacon to a different area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection, observed pan of cooked chicken in make bar lower reach in cooler not date marked. Employee stated not over 7 days.

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection, observed mold-like substance on ice chute inside of ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection, observed carbon dioxide tank and nitrogen tanks not secured in rear of establishment.

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection, observed storage pans and lids wet nesting in dish area of establishment. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Upon inspection, observed fly sticky tape over food prep table in kitchen.

35B-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection, observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

May 8, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Aug 22, 2024

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to pans on shelf in dish area.

16-46-4

Jul 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Place Pub & Play last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Place Pub & Play on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Place Pub & Play?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Place Pub & Play.

How does Happy Place Pub & Play compare to other restaurants in Pace?

Happy Place Pub & Play most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pace average of 93.

Has Happy Place Pub & Play's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Happy Place Pub & Play have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Place Pub & Play 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 Happy Place Pub & Play inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Place Pub & Play is inspected around three times per year on average.

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