Happys Bayou Bites

431 Skinner Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Happys Bayou Bites stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Dunedin restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board is grooved.

14-09-4

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500ppm quaternary, strip turned blue. Operator refilled and corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strip for quaternary sanitizer. Provided operator with a few test strips. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing chicken in a bowl with water. Operator turned on running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

08A-02-6

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Discussed proper storage of employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**

12B-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happys Bayou Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happys Bayou Bites on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Happys Bayou Bites compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?

Happys Bayou Bites most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 75.

Has Happys Bayou Bites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happys Bayou Bites have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happys Bayou Bites 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 Happys Bayou Bites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Happys Bayou Bites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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