Hakka Bakka

1002 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Indian
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Hakka Bakka, the earliest from 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Hakka Bakka's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 10, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hakka Bakka is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 63.0F IN FRONT PREP AREA, HOT WATER @ 64.8F @HANDSINK IN REAR PREP, 63.3F @ THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 69.2F @WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER @ LEAST 100F AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS, AND AT LEAST 110F @ THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-39-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, ESPECIALLY THE HOT GRILL AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BRICK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL IN ORDER FOR WALLS RO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD WITH EXCESIVE DIRT AND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVICE CLEANING SERVICE FOR HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2229797 ON 10/17/18. VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS..(#55)6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN, 6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,(#56) 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN, (#57) 2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED,(#58)ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICTAE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BRICK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL IN ORDER FOR WALLS RO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PUDDLE OF VERY DARK GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HOT HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD WITH EXCESIVE DIRT AND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVICE CLEANING SERVICE FOR HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS PTEPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED LAMB, CHOPPED TOMATOES , ETC) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS ON WORKING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, ESPECIALLY THE HOT GRILL AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Oct 17, 2018
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hakka Bakka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hakka Bakka on file is from Sep 10, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hakka Bakka?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hakka Bakka.

Has Hakka Bakka's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hakka Bakka have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hakka Bakka means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.