HAPPY HOUSE
388 NORTHLAKE BLVD, North Palm Beach FL 33408 · 561.845.1099
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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. Observed approximately 4 flies flying around kitchen area on cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024031381 | May 10, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2023009184 | Jan 19, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can and touched freezer handle, started to cook foods without washing hands first; educated Employee washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food move to different cooler; thermostat lowered;
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Various bottles of medicines stored in cooler above cooked chicken and cans of soda. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items.
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 handled soiled pans in 3 compartment sink before working with wok, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedure, employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler on cook line, raw beef, raw chicken stored over cut cabbage. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved cabbage.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in freezer by cook line. Advised operator to clean and sanitize handle.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in dry storage area. Advised operator to clean and sanitize area. Operator did.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
Bowl used to dispense cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cook line Removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- paddles in water at 76 F Removed
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Utilizing paper towels in contact with cooked egg rolls - operator removed.
Pesticide spray stored above chicken base in food prep area - operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Glass door reach in - egg rolls and all frozen items in reach in freezer - prepared over 24 hours - operator date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed thermos from prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed cell phone from prep table.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. To go container in sweet sour cooked chicken no handle - operator removed.
May 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken and sauces Advised operator to stored properly
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed on kitchen area Cooked chicken wings at 4:06pm ( 84F cooling) per operator cooling since 2pm. Product didn't cool to 70 within 2 hours. Operator moved product to fryer to reheat to 165F + and start cooling process again at 135F
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.( mixing bowl) Advised operator to washed hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mixing bowl from dirty to clean use with out sanitizer. Advised operator to wash, rinse and sanitize
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 flies flying around kitchen area on cook line.
Nonfood-grade bags( thank you bag) used in direct contact with food( cut carrots) Advised operator to removed from bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked carrots and peas. Raw shrimp over Krab meat Advised operator to store properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed carrots and onions inside walk in cooler Advised operator to stored properly raw on the bottom
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken and sauces Advised operator to stored properly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil 78F cold holding Per operator product not prepared or portioned today Stored over 4 hours see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil 78F cold holding Per operator product not prepared or portioned today Stored over 4 hours see stop sale
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep area egg rolls at 4:34pm ( 107 Cooling) since 3 pm, at 4:47pm ( same temperature) At the current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to moved to walk in cooler
Several containers with raw pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler Advised operator to stored at least 6" from the floor.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork prepared 2 days prior operator date marked.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed wet towel from prep surface.
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