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Captain Cook restaurant allowed to reopen – after health department found roaches, more
The Food Safety Branch issued a red placard to L&L Drive Inn on Aug. 2.
West Hawai‘i L&L Drive Inn shuttered by state for multiple health violations
The Captain Cook eatery was immediately shut down Aug. 2 after being issued a red “closed” placard. A follow-up inspection is scheduled Tuesday to re-assess the restaurant’s progress on required corrective actions.
Company voluntarily recalls IQF oysters due to potential norovirus contamination
The Hawaiʻi DOH advised the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected oysters on June 13. A week later, the ROK advised the FDA that Central Fisheries Co., LTD voluntarily recalled the affected oysters.
Waikōloa restaurant reopens after getting a red placard for a rodent infestation and more
The restaurant was shut down on April 19 when a state inspection revealed an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
Waikōloa restaurant ordered to shut down after state inspection reveals rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Ocean Club at Haliʻi Kai on April 19 due to an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
