Happy Snapper Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Happy Snapper Seafood has 12 inspections in the public record. Happy Snapper Seafood was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Happy Snapper Seafood's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 employee go to store to purchase during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. White rice in walk in cooler and chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper completely thawed in bag. Operator removed from bag during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both chest white reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers at reach in cooler. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood baffles - walk in cooler fan cover **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining salad . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over corn in prep cooler -Raw calamari over sauce and cooked sausage in prep cooler -Raw shrimp over sauce and greens in prep cooler Operator immediately moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 raw shell eggs cracked eggs. In container of prep cooler. Immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some oyster tags not marked
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf under grill is completely rusted through with big hole
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelf under microwave. Operator immediately cleaned ( corrected on site) -shelf Under grill
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. marinara and clam chowder containers had dates, but non labels. Operator immediately labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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/ - only 1 CFM and is expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood baffles - walk in cooler fan cover **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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/ - only 1 CFM and is expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood baffles - walk in cooler fan cover **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked pasta (44F - Cold Holding) - yucca (48F - Cold Holding); - rice (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/ - only 1 CFM and is expired. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood baffles - walk in cooler fan cover **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
70
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster rags.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
70
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding)top of make table. Operatorstates in unit less than 4 hours, recommended to exchange with cold product **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice in walk-in **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two make tables **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
67
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Snapper Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Snapper Seafood on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Snapper Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Happy Snapper Seafood.
How does Happy Snapper Seafood compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Happy Snapper Seafood most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Happy Snapper Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Happy Snapper Seafood have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Happy Snapper Seafood 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 Snapper Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Snapper Seafood is inspected around four times per year on average.
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