The Hawaii Department of Health Maui Food Safety Division issued a red “closed” sign and closed Sius Chinese Kitchen during a complaint inspection conducted on November 2, 2023. The facility, located at 70 E. Kaʻahumanu Ave., Ste. C-5 is operated by Sius Chinese Kitchen LLC.
According to a department news release, the DOH Food Safety Division, along with inspectors from the DOH Vector Control Division, conducted the inspection based on an anonymous complaint and found an active cockroach infestation.
“Live cockroaches were located on the food buffet, in the food, on food contact surfaces, serving utensils, appliances and walls. Cockroach egg casings and dead roaches have also been observed on or near food contact surfaces. Food containers were left open to allow pests to enter, and grease and debris were evident,” the DOH said.
Based on the observations, inspectors ordered the facility to close immediately to protect public health.
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The Health Department requires the food establishment to take the following corrective actions before the establishment is permitted to reopen to the public:
- Eradication of the current roach population;
- Providing a pest control and monitoring program and invoicing for professional pest control treatments;
- Clean and remove dead cockroaches, eggshells, food particles and grease deposits.
- Seal or cover holes and openings through which pests can enter;
- Eliminate clutter in the kitchen, storage and restroom areas. And
- Discard broken storage containers and properly cover dry foods.
A follow-up inspection is scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023.
The DOH Division of Food Safety protects and promotes the health of Hawaii residents and visitors by training food industry employees and regulating food establishments throughout the state. The branch conducts routine health inspections of food establishments where food products are prepared, manufactured, distributed or sold.
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To view restaurant inspection reports, go to http://hi.healthinspections.us/hawaii/.
For more information about the department’s poster program, visit http://health.hawaii.gov/san/.