HAPPY BURGER
4105 GUNN HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 8134448004
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 pieces of raw mani-mahi thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in front line Reach in cooler. Employee chopping Ready to eat cilantro with bare hands.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat cheese, and potato in tall white refrigerator next to fire extinguisher and stove, operator moved item to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 individual 4 ounce packages of Mahi Mahi not removed from vacuum packaging before thawing out, operator discarded item.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker at the mop sink, discussed with operator the importance of vacuum breakers.
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. Observed 4 individual 4 ounce packages of Mahi Mahi not removed from vacuum packaging before thawing out, operator discarded item.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator obtained current license during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal phone on make cooler to the right of steam table,employee moved phone.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee chopping Ready to eat cilantro with bare hands. Discussed with operator. Operator discarded cilantro during time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 pieces of raw mani-mahi thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in front line Reach in cooler. Employee chopping Ready to eat cilantro with bare hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked tuna 81F at 3:17pm cooked at 11:30am cooled to 68F at 3:32pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked tuna 81F at 3:17pm cooked at 11:30am cooled to 68F at 3:32pm. Cooked plantains 91F at 3:17pm cooked at 1:30pm cooled to 65F at 3:32pm.
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. 2 pieces of raw mani-mahi thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in front line Reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf over dried beans and bread. Operator relocated personal drink to an approved location during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Jug of water stored on kitchen floor next to small Reach in chest freezer. Operator relocated water to an approved location during time of inspection.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked tuna on front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated raw shell eggs during time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomato ceviche 64F at 11:30am made 5/7/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato ceviche 64F at 11:30am made 5/7/2025. Employee discarded.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.