HAPPY FISH PERUVIAN FUSION
4046 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-871-6953
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw squid in large reach-in cooler in kitchen.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade sanitizer, tested 100ppm.
Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of pain killers stored in an unused microwave over prep tables in kitchen. Operator removed medicine.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rotisserie chicken stored in grocery bags stored in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw squid in large reach-in cooler in kitchen.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single door sandwich prep cooler at cook line Cold Holding: raw shrimp 61 F, raw calamari 63 F, mussels 61 F, raw beef 63 F. Operator states that all food items was stored in walk-in cooler over night and just placed in the reach-in cooler around 11am. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer for rapid cool. Re temped: raw shrimp 40 F, raw calamari 42 F, mussels 36 F, raw beef 43 F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled water container in handwash sink at wait station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked white rice and rotisserie chicken in walk-in cooler.
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.
Accumulation of pink/green mold-like slimy substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working at cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored on shelf over food items in walk-in cooler. Operator removed drink.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over whole tomatoes in walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A can of coil cleaner stored with canned food in dry food storage room. Employee moved to chemical storage shelf.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles by back door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At ware washing area, reach-in freezers area and by back door in kitchen.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink and black mold like substance inside small ice machine bin at bar at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour in dry storage at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some cooler gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle in kitchen filled with amber liquid at time of inspection.
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw lamb stored in non food grade bags in reachin freezer on cookline
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw lamb stored in non food grade bags in reachin freezer on cookline
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in reachin cooler Observed etc employee place raw beef on bottom shelf
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ivan bueso Angelino Kevin bueso
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected -observed employee replace
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled on floor under chemical shelf in dry storage room Corrected -observed employee label
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink Corrected observed employee replace
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored with clean dishes Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored clean dishes Corrected -observed employee remove
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with purple sanitizer not labeled and stored on oven handles
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on service line
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 0 ppm
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, soup, all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee discarded employee food with gloves on and return to cooks line with no hand washing and glove changing. Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper glove changes and hand washing.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Consumer advisory on wall, however, not identified on menu as to raw ingredient for ceviche.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, soup, all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating and drinking in kitchen and prep areas, corrected, employees removed food and drink during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored in reach in freezer, not identified nor separated,corrected, employee removed drinks during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign provided at bar employee hand wash sink and wait station employee hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Seafood thawing in three compartment sink with no running water, corrected, employee turned water on during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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