HAPPY SALMON
500 MAIN ST, Safety Harbor FL 34695 · 727-723-1116
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016035254 | Jun 21, 2016 | Aug 25, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones near food and clean equipment
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by brooms. Brooms moved during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed the need to use hair restraints when involved in food preparation.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to cover sushi fish. Discussed the possibility of using coffee filters which are made for food contact
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator was able to obtain proof of parasite destruction during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over apples and sauce in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Consumer advisory is posted in the establishment but not on the menu. Raw sushi is not identified as being raw on menu. Operator is to add consumer advisory to menu and put an asterisk next to consumer advisory and all raw food items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For all employees handling food
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked shrimp. Items moved.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above toaster oven - food prep table in back kitchen
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring ( bracelets ) on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.