HAPPY WINE 79 STREET
930 NE 79 ST, Miami FL 33138 · 305.990.0654
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1 2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container not dated at walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by dishwasher area.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a plastic bottle of water stored on top of prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers and flour by cook line shelves not labeled.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1 2025.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink front counter. Observed no paper towel at hand sink woman bathroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink front counter.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted by storage area by cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair across cook line. No TCS food available.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink server area in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container by cook line not labeled.
Aug 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
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. Observed no proof for employees Carla Lopez, Ana Lopez and Obed Sicard more than 60 days.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across cook line. Observed a reach in cooler not working by cook line being used for dry storage.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils across cook line.
May 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
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 by email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spoons stored inside hand sink by bar area. Owner removed during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager for Manoeil Gerges.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed no proof for employees Carla Lopez, Ana Lopez and Obed Sicard more than 60 days.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across cook line. Observed a reach in cooler not working by cook line being used for dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen. Observed basket with onions stored on floor by dry storage room. Owner stored 6 inches off floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at kitchen above walk in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at walk in cooler. Owner removed from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by storage.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan of walk in cooler dusty.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils across cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at bar area by coffee prep table.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards at preparation area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink used as a dump food residues.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint while preparing food.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with drinking ice stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed watermelon and onions stored at floor at storage area. And a case of water stored on floor on bar area.
Ice buildup in the white chest freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stored under the prep table next to three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of white chest freezer.
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chopper soiled, cutting board stained.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
Feb 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 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 dirty dish to clean dishes no hand wash. Educated employee and she washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10-1-2023 license expired.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (47F - Cold Holding) employee moved to reach in freezer for quick chill. retemped 20 minutes later cut tomato (42F - Cold Holding); hummus (43F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (41F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chopper soiled, cutting board stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl and spoon in hand sink. Employee removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink. Employee refilled paper towels.
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. 2 employees over 60 days no proof of food service employee training.
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. Falafel made and frozen 2-7 no date mark. Employee dated.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
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.