The Happy Snapper Food Truck

1320 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at The Happy Snapper Food Truck, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among St. Petersburg restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Happy Snapper Food Truck is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate expired
53B-14-5
90
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
90
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
95
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed produce in reach-in cooler. Operator removed eggs from above unwashed produce **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink sign reads hand wash no sign demonstrating hand washing. Will email DBPR Form 5030-211. Employees must wash hands.
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
78
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Happy Snapper Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Happy Snapper Food Truck on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Happy Snapper Food Truck?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Happy Snapper Food Truck.

How does The Happy Snapper Food Truck compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

The Happy Snapper Food Truck most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has The Happy Snapper Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Happy Snapper Food Truck have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Happy Snapper Food Truck 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 The Happy Snapper Food Truck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Happy Snapper Food Truck is inspected around two times per year on average.