New York City, NY - An inspection conducted at Happy Gardens on 07/21/2025 identified food safety violations.
Situated at 2414 Williamsbridge Road in Morris Park, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of New York City's bustling districts.
The inspection report documents: "06f. Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (critical: critical)." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The FDA Sanitation Standards clearly states that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Happy Gardens swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| VIOLATION DESCRIPTION | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry; or in a sanitizing solution; between uses. |
| NTA | BX31 |
| PHONE | 9175535458 |
| CAMIS | 50167542 |
| Census Tract | 032600 |
| BUILDING | 2414 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| Community Board | 211 |
| SCORE | 6 |
| STREET | WILLIAMSBRIDGE ROAD |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| BORO | Bronx |
| VIOLATION CODE | 06F |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/21/2025 |
| BIN | 2051742 |
| CRITICAL FLAG | Critical |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Other |
| GRADE DATE | 07/21/2025 |
| ZIPCODE | 10469 |
| Latitude | 40.861309140534 |
| GRADE | A |
| Council District | 13 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Longitude | -73.857573933648 |
| BBL | 2044490060 |
| DBA | HAPPY GARDENS |
This inspection was conducted on July 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
