HAKUNA MATATA RESTAURANT
395 E 10 ST, Hialeah FL 33010 · 786-577-0515
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
APR 24
JUL 24
NOV 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no original certificate for Jorge P. As per operator working for more than a year.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to back door at kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water at a temperature of 90 Fahrenheit on top of shelf above ice cream freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed smoothie reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen area. Operator clean during inspection.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle stored on top of reach in cooler in front of microwaves at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all around kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to chest freezer at kitchen area.
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of diced pineapple dented at kitchen area. Operator discarded it during inspection.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass cup stored inside hand wash sink during inspection.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under microwave at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all around kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to chest freezer at kitchen area.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. By pizza oven area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation area.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler with gasket soiled.
Observed ice buildup in deep reach-in freezer.
Observed ice cream scoop in a container with standing still water on top of the ice cream deep freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.