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HAPPY PLACE PUB & PLAY

5661 QUINTETTE RD, Pace FL 32571 · 850.865.1811

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats134
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6701688
Grade history
AUG 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 4 live small insects observed in the following locations: 2 in main dining room, 2 in dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 4 live small insects observed in the following locations: 2 in main dining room, 2 in dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 9, 2026 · Upon callback, one small flying insect observed in dishwashing area at establishment. Admin Complaint
Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Upon inspection, observed approximately 40 dead flying insects in traps in the following locations: approximately 20 in trap outside of walk-in cooler door, approximately 20 in trap near back door.
Basic/35A-06-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 9, 2026 · Upon callback, no insect traps observed in areas observed on initial inspection.. Admin Complaint
Jul 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Upon inspection, observed dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 4 live small insects observed in the following locations: 2 in main dining room, 2 in dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cooked chicken 46f, sliced turkey 46f, shredded cheddar 46f, salsa 46f in lower make bar cooler, less than 4 hours per employee.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Upon inspection, observed approximately 40 dead flying insects in traps in the following locations: approximately 20 in trap outside of walk-in cooler door, approximately 20 in trap near back door.
Basic/35A-06-4/Admin Complaint
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed case of raw bacon stored over precooked wings in walk in cooler. Employee moved case of raw bacon to a different area during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection, observed pan of cooked chicken in make bar lower reach in cooler not date marked. Employee stated not over 7 days.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection, observed mold-like substance on ice chute inside of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection, observed carbon dioxide tank and nitrogen tanks not secured in rear of establishment.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection, observed storage pans and lids wet nesting in dish area of establishment.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Upon inspection, observed fly sticky tape over food prep table in kitchen.
Basic/35B-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection, observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to pans on shelf in dish area.
Basic/16-46-4
Jul 17, 2024Inspection 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.