Happy Garden
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
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Score
With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5. Several items passively cooling on counter for an unsure amount of time. PIC unsure what time everything offically reach 135 degrees to start cooling. PIC guesses that everything has been cooling for 30 mins to 2 hours. Inspector educated staff on rapidly cooling foods for the first two hours of cooling.
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)3. Observed bucket of raw chicken thawing on floor.
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)3
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Observed pans of food stacked directly on top of cooling rice in WIC.
1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1
In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv Observed knives stored in crack between equipment. This area is not easily cleanable and may be a source of contamination. Observed cups being used as scoops in dry goods. Best practice is a scoop with handles stored out of product.
1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(5)(a) Missing bleach test strips. When discribing how to manually warewash, PIC states they rinse after the bleach step. Inspector educated on having the sanitize step last and allowing dish to air dry.
1200-23-01-.04(5)(a)
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Grease build-up on equipment, hand sinks, and paper towel dispensers.
1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1. Build-up on ceiling throughout kitchen and dining room.
1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(e) Observed employee drinks stored on prep table.
1200-23-01-.06(3)(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Garden on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Happy Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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