HAPPY HANGAR CAFE
4241 BIRDSONG BLVD, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-973-3703
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
JUN 25
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flies observed in the kitchen, not landed on any food contact surfaces
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no beard guard while engaging food preparation
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Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs without washing hand and touched bread on cooking line. Discussed with operator and he washed hand properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon above muffin in vertical cooler in kitchen. Operator removed bacon to bottom shelf. Raw Chicken above potato chips in Freezer F8. Operator removed potato chips to a veggies freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato cuter soiled with food debris Cutting bards stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A speaker in hand sink in kitchen, operator removed it
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damaged with water damage mark.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling ents grease buildup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed it out and hanged it on the window
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator and he put beard guard on
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed chocking poster to operator
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed blue berries above cinnamon roll in vertical cooler by register. Operator removed it
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink 0 ppm Operator added sanitizer to 200ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with dishes in cook line Employee moved dishes
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Soda machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in cook line area Operator removed it.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in cook line.
Food stored on floor. Case oil on the floor. Case vinegar on the floor Operator moved items to shelf
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind prep sink
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped inside bowl of hand wash sink near three-compartment sink. Pan inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. Employee removed items and burned ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Employee provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Employee provided soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in the kitchen.
Cardboard used to line bottom food-contact shelf of reach-in cooler in storage area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator butter stored on table at front counter with condiments served to the public. Operator removed butter.
May 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in soda cooler by ice machine. Ambient air temperature 54 f held in reach in cooler overnight no temperatures taken Stop sale Liquid egg batter 56 f 2 lbs feta cheese 61 f.035 sausage soup 47 f 1/2 lbs Same cooler cut lettuce 52 f liquid egg whites 47 f chili 53 f Less than 4 hours employee moved to freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine inside soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green white boards above three compartment sink
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed clean dishes then dunk in sanitizer with without washing hands. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing. Employee washed hands
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 cutting peppers with no gloves. Employee placed on gloves upon arrival of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to sauces. Employee removed to proper storage. raw shelled eggs over ready to eat butter reach in cooler in the out back storage room.employee removed to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in soda cooler by ice machine. Ambient air temperature 54 f held in reach in cooler overnight no temperatures taken Stop sale Liquid egg batter 56 f 2 lbs feta cheese 61 f.035 sausage soup 47 f 1/2 lbs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in soda cooler by ice machine. Ambient air temperature 54 f held in reach in cooler overnight no temperatures taken Stop sale Liquid egg batter 56 f 2 lbs feta cheese 61 f.035 sausage soup 47 f 1/2 lbs Same cooler cut lettuce 52 f liquid egg whites 47 f chili 53 f Less than 4 hours employee moved to freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary above 200ppm-500 ppm employee added water to remake solution. 400 ppm
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine inside soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad corn beef hash cook beef reach in cooler. Across stove topl
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in cooler out back storage cardboard on shelf raw beef sitting above
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green white boards above three compartment sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in sink sitting in water. Employee moved prunning water to raw beef
Jan 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Ceiling in storage area just past employee bathroom not smooth or easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. -Pancake mix on floor next to back door -Fryer oil on floor next to dry storage Employee relocated all items off floor.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -tin foil used as shelf lining over wood on kitchen line to the right of fryers -Tin foil used as shelf lining over wood on kitchen line in front of hand washing station near back door. Employee replaced tin foil with new.
Nov 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Cook cracked an egg for an order and immediately touched a clean spatula, did not change gloves or wash hands Discussed importance of gloves and hand washing with cook.
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. -Server cutting strawberries with bare hands putting them in a bowl to be served to customer Discussed importance of gloves and hand washing with server. Server voluntarily discarded strawberries.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flies observed in the kitchen, not landed on any food contact surfaces
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -43 butter packets, held in an ice bath on cook line next to reach in freezer Temperature at 71F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter packets at 71F Stop sale issued. Discussed with manager on duty about time as a public health control for items held out if they wish to hold butter out of temperature.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Milk kept in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink in kitchen Discussed with manager on duty and server need of date marking on food opened more than 24 hours ago. Employee properly date marked milk.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided operator with HR 5030-104 Clean up of Bodily Fluid events. Operator printed out paper and posted up where employees can find it.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Trash can kept in front of hand washing station on cook line across from flat top grill Employee removed trash can from in front of hand washing station.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Only test kits on sight for "Vitro" which is used to test human blood and tissue.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Back area, just past employee restroom, is an area where food is currently being stored. This room is not shown on current plans. Spoke to operator about relocating food items to approved area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Ceiling in storage area just past employee bathroom not smooth or easily cleanable.
Ceiling soiled with accumulated with mold-like substance. -Ceiling on cook line above three compartment sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Speaker kept on prep table next to back door of kitchen -Cellphone on prep table on prep table next to back door of kitchen Employees removed items from prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind and under fryers has accumulated grease and food debris.
Food stored on floor. -Pancake mix on floor next to back door -Fryer oil on floor next to dry storage Employee relocated all items off floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cook line next to reach in freezer soiled with food debris
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand washing station in kitchen next to three compartment sink leaking when cold water is turned on. Employees have been turning cold water off for this sink to stop leaking. Operator restored cold water to the hand washing station.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -tin foil used as shelf lining over wood on kitchen line to the right of fryers -Tin foil used as shelf lining over wood on kitchen line in front of hand washing station near back door. Employee replaced tin foil with new.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken in prep sink on cook line thawing with no running water, employee turned cold water on
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walls behind double door reach-in cooler on cook line soiled
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.