The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down the L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook due to an active roach infestation and other issues.
During an inspection, which was conducted in response to a public complaint, the inspector noted the following:
- Observed live roaches throughout the kitchen on food and food contact surfaces;
- Hand-washing sink non-operational; no running water;
- Liquid rising from floor tiles in the dry storage area that had a color and odor consistent with wastewater.
- Walls, ceiling and fixtures in back cook area saturated with grease;
- Premises are not maintained free of insects;
- Outer openings of establishment are not protected against entry of insects.
- Walls and roofs of the food establishment not effectively protecting against the entry of insects.
- Physical facilities are not maintained and cleaned.
DOH is requiring the food establishment to take the following corrective actions:
- Discard all contaminated food products;
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect all food and non-food contact surfaces;
- Contract a professional pest control operator to treat the establishment;
- Repair hand-washing sink;
- Seal all cracks, crevices and holes to prevent vector entry into facility;
- Identify and address the source of the suspected wastewater infiltration;
- Facility to undergo a deep cleaning and disinfection; and
A follow-up inspection to re-assess the establishment’s progress is scheduled for today.
