What is Happiest Hour's health inspection score?

Happiest Hour has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Happiest Hour last inspected?

Happiest Hour was last inspected on August 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Happiest Hour have?

Happiest Hour has 54 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Happiest Hour safe to eat at?

Happiest Hour has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Happiest Hour

Name: Happiest Hour
Address: 2616 OLIVE ST, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 66

2616 OLIVE ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/12/2023

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Downtown

Ranked #772 of 1000 in Downtown

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Aug 12, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2616 OLIVE ST, Dallas, TX 75201

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

5 intermediate

8 basic

Sep 2019

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Mar 2020

1 inspections

8 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Oct 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Inspection History

9 records on file

8 Routine1 Follow-up

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON RIC UNITS WHERE NEEDED
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR DRAWER OF RIC WITH CHICKEN WINGS LOOSELY ATTACHED

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
clean vent over 3 compartment
DAL-2*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
store clean utensils stored with handles upright
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace missing faucet at 3 comp. sink(patio bar), replace damaged ceiling tiles(over ice machine), floor tile not in good repair(top bar).

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
SEVERAL DENTED CANS FOUND

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER (2)
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
GNATS PRESENT IN BAR AND KITCHEN
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-6*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BAR AREA, DEBRIS IS PRESENT

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 96

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
SPLASH FROM HAND SINK TO PREP AREA SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH Splash SHEATH
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DRINKS IN STORAGE ON FLOOR
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHT AT VENT HOOD OUT NEED REPLACEMENT
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
MOLD BULD UP ON WALL AND ON DRINK LINE IN BAR STORAGE

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT 2 COMP SINK

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DOOR GASKETS ON LINE RIC
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH SAUCES
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
NO DUMPING FOUND CELERY AND CARROTS IN HANDSINK ON LINE
DAL-5*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA BY LINE
DAL-6*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
OPENINGS IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE OPENING IN STORAGE AREA
DAL-8*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
PERIMETER DOOR NEEDS WEATHERSTRIPPING

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
please register with the city of Dallas
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
obstructed by large trash bin
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace broken gaskets found in the interior of th RIC and at 3CS
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
flies and gnats found in the bar and the kitchen
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
cannot be used to catch moisture ( used to dry out the tortillas)
DAL-6*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
clean all soda nozzles and guns in the bar
DAL-7*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
replace missing tiles
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
notice needed for health inspection reports

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 19

Follow-up InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
FOR CREAMS AND SAUCES
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
GNATS AT POINT OF MAIN BAR

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 74

5 Med8 Basic

13 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-5*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
OUTSIDE BAR
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
HALF/HALF 46 DEGREE F IN COOLER-COS
DAL-8*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO BROCCOLI-COS
DAL-11*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
DISHWASHER 10 PPM CHLORINE-COS
DAL-13*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*31 No soap at handsink−2
AT BAR HAND SINK
DAL-2*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
ENSURE PROPER DATE MARKING. PREP DATE= DAY 1
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DRINKS MUST HAVE LID- COS
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINES- COS
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
FRUIT FLIES AT BAR
DAL-9*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking−2
DAL-10*37 Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling−2
FOR BAR UPSTAIRS- PROVIDE SEPARATION
DAL-12*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean as specified−2
CLEAN SODA GUN HOLDER- COS

Base deductions−41 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling for original container−5
RELABEL SANITIZER BUCKET
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW CHICKEN 44 DEGREE F, 47 DEGREE F IN COOLER

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
AT BAR
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
AT BAR
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ICE IN WELLS WHEN NOT IN USE
DAL-6*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS

Base deductions−23 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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