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DOH Shuts Down Captain Cook L&L Drive Inn for Multiple Violations

August 6, 2024 at 5:25 am tdemartini
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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.

 

Tags: Department of Health, health inspection, L&L Drive Inn, roach infestation, unsanitary conditions
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