HEALTHY & HAPPY CAFÉ
3180 SW 22 ST, Miami FL 33145 · (305) 922-9414
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024033328 | Feb 26, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $160 |
| 1--2019030086 | Apr 30, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License with the Division expired 10/01/25. The establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection and services customers.
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for vomiting or diarrheal event
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Ware wash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled, all coolers.
Dec 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 10/01/25. Establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler: raw tuna and raw salmon stored above arugula. Discussed with the operator and provided the form for the proper storage of food. Operator rearranged the food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Ware wash area by the hand washing sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter: cutting board on the flip-top reach in cooler mold-like (red/orange ) substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven door.
Mar 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the prep area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per operator, Odeleidy Abreu, working over 8 months ago in the position.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator, Yilexis Rojas, working at the establishment over 5 months.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the ice machine at the front counter not working.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the prep area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per operator, Odeleidy Abreu, working over 8 months ago in the position.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator, Yilexis Rojas, working at the establishment over 5 months.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the ice machine at the front counter not working.
Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired for Leonela Matheus 7/25/2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit (quaternary) for triple sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine in front of reach in cooler.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs inside of reach in cooler at front counter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach cleaner stored on top of prep table near food in back area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired for Leonela Matheus 7/25/2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit (quaternary) for triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in front counter area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of all reach in coolers soiled.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed operator and employee chewing gum while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine in front of reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the spoon handle touching the protein powder inside a closed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in front of hand wash sink in front area
Feb 27, 2024□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards stored at prep sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service napkins stored on floor in the storage room.
Feb 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored inside of reach in cooler with food products.
Employee handled personal animal and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touch dog and continue to hand server beverage to serve to guest.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed operator touch personal dog and applied hand sanitizer in place of washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink used to thaw chicken and fish. Observed hand wash sink near oven with a cleaning scrub, fork, and towel inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink and at hand wash sink near oven.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed personal dog walking throughout the kitchen and ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards stored at prep sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at front counter near hand wash sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service napkins stored on floor in the storage room.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
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.