HAKUNA MATATA RESTAURANT

HAKUNA MATATA RESTAURANT located in HIALEAH has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

395 E 10 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883035

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored inside hand standing water temperature 72 degrees. Operator discarded the water during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under microwave at kitchen area.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all around kitchen area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to chest freezer at kitchen area.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of diced pineapple dented at kitchen area. Operator discarded it during inspection.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bechamel Sauce (54F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator uncovered inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass cup stored inside hand wash sink during inspection.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees certificates expired on 8/25 and 11/25.

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. By pizza oven area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .

Inspection Date: 4/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510909

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation area.
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw bacon over gallons of milk stored inside the reach in cooler located near the exit door. Employee removed item and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347703

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler with gasket soiled.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in deep reach-in freezer.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - Observed ice cream scoop in a container with standing still water on top of the ice cream deep freezer.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed bags of raw shrimp in the same deep reach in freezer as the ice cream buckets.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Emailed form. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed form and signed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the bathroom.