HAPPYS STORK LOUNGE & LIQOUR STORE/RASOI INDIAN KITCHEN
1624 79 ST CSWY, North Bay Village FL 33141 · (954) 907-5065
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 90 F at the cook line ( as per kitchen manager for less than 4 hrs ). Manager started reheating the butter.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside and was handling food without washing his hands. Employee washed hands after being coached.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed ROP fish already thawed still inside the sealed bag in the reach in cooler. Fish was discarded.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked breaded cauliflower from Saturday 7/11 without label.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed sauce residue on equipment doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots and pans not inverted on shelving.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed ROP fish already thawed still inside the sealed bag in the reach in cooler. Fish was discarded.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair behind cooking equipmens.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water residue in some pots and pans as consequence of not being stored with food contact surface down on shelving.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food residue on the floor behind cooking equipments.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the raw rice.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield for a light on kitchen ceiling light.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water on the bottom of reach in cooler in the line in front of the flat top.
Stored food not covered. Observed food items ( grains and seeds ) left in open container all night long on kitchen counter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the hand sink by the ice,aching.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in plastic bin no labeled.
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with towel stored in hand wash sink near ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above prep table at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in center of kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers and mixing bowls on shelf near mop sink not inverted. Operator inverted containers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink near ice machine is missing hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in freezer soiled with dust debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with old food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near cook line soiled with black mold-li,e substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Nov 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 of any training for all staff. Observed current employees engaged in good preparation with no current: Sankhyadip Dhar, Vinita Chakravarty, Nelson Pochete, Sudarsan Biswas, Taha Ahmed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near cook line soiled with black mold-li,e substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
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 of any training for all staff. Observed current employees engaged in good preparation with no current: Sankhyadip Dhar, Vinita Chakravarty, Nelson Pochete, Sudarsan Biswas, Taha Ahmed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near cook line soiled with black mold-li,e substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw chicken and container of meatballs stored on floor in side of walk in cooler. Chef placed items of of floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut onions in walk in cooler. Operator placed items in correct storage order.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelf.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at prep table. Employee removed wet wiping cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb stored over slaw. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces and cooked products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of both ice machines soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of onions stored on floor near rice bins.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cut chicken stored over cooked onions on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Manager placed items in correct order.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter with no backflow preventer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of reach in cooler at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed meat sauce, case of raw lamb and container with lettuce heads stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager removed items from floor.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburger patties above desserts inside reach in freezer. Employee changed the food storage order ( inverted the products ).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 90 F at the cook line ( as per kitchen manager for less than 4 hrs ). Manager started reheating the butter.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached and washed his hands correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidence of sauce leftover inside hand sink next to the ice machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the bar hand sink. Employee restocked the station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chilled potatoes, cooked lamb and homemade chick peas from yesterday ( 24 hrs already ) with no date marking.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Missing current license at the establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed. Employee open container with coke on the garnish cutting board. Employee moved it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Manager moved them out.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old debris inside the microwave. Employee cleaned the microwave.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws on the bar counter.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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