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Hakuna Matata

2800 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60612
Other
Last inspected: May 19, 2014
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Hakuna Matata, the earliest from 2011. On May 19, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Hakuna Matata since May 19, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYER'S TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVISE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST PROVIDE BETTER INSPECTION AISLES IN ORDER TO CLEAN AND MONITOR PEST PROBLEMS.
41
86
Nov 12, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER,MUST REPAIR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE-BUILD-UP
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
82
Nov 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4NCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOORS, MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONLY HAS A COPY OF HER CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,MUST PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL SANITATION CERTIFICATE,SERIOUS VIOATION,7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER,MUST REPAIR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE-BUILD-UP
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
74
Jun 12, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN BASEBOARDS HAVE UNSANITARY GAPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, CLEAN AND SEAL THE BASEBOARDS.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: THE FOOD HANDLERS ARE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST RESTRAIN THERE HAIR IN A SANITARY MANNER.
42
90
Dec 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2011
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO PARTITIONS SEPARATING TOILETS IN WASHROOMS; MUST PROVIDE PARTITONS OR REMOVE ONE TOILET FROM EACH WASHROOM WITH TOILETS THAT ARE NOT SEPARATED.
38
95
Nov 28, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hakuna Matata last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hakuna Matata on file is from May 19, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hakuna Matata?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hakuna Matata.

Has Hakuna Matata's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hakuna Matata have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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