Happy Salmon

500 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Happy Salmon nine times, with records going back to 2022. Happy Salmon was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Safety Harbor sits at 81, putting Happy Salmon on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones near food and clean equipment **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by brooms. Brooms moved during inspection.

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed the need to use hair restraints when involved in food preparation.

13-03-4

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to cover sushi fish. Discussed the possibility of using coffee filters which are made for food contact

14-86-1

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator was able to obtain proof of parasite destruction during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

01D-01-5

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over apples and sauce in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Consumer advisory is posted in the establishment but not on the menu. Raw sushi is not identified as being raw on menu. Operator is to add consumer advisory to menu and put an asterisk next to consumer advisory and all raw food items.

02B-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For all employees handling food

13-03-4

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked shrimp. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring ( bracelets ) on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above toaster oven - food prep table in back kitchen

12B-07-4

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Thawing crab in hand sink. Item removed.

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Salmon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Salmon on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Salmon?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Salmon.

How does Happy Salmon compare to other restaurants in Safety Harbor?

Happy Salmon most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Safety Harbor average of 81.

Has Happy Salmon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Salmon have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Salmon 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 Salmon inspected?

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

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