News Releases – DOH Authorizes Reopening of Adriana’s Kitchen Catering & Services LLC in Waipahu

STATE OF HAWAIʻI

KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

JOSH GREEN, M.D.

GOVERNOR

KE KIAʻĀINA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO

KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH

DIRECTOR

KA LUNA HOʻOKELE

DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF ADRIANA'S KITCHEN CATERING & SERVICES LLC IN WAIPAHU

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 22, 2026

HONOLULU - The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch (FSB) issued Adriana's Kitchen Catering & Services LLC, a green placard and authorized its reopening after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations were corrected.

Adriana's Kitchen Catering & Services LLC, located at 94-866 Moloalo St., had received a red placard on Oct. 21, 2026, and was immediately closed. A follow-up inspection on Oct. 22, 2026, confirmed all critical violations were resolved.

The food establishment was advised to continue monitoring its refrigeration temperatures and to ensure its mobile unit handwashing sink is properly maintained.

The DOH FSB protects and promotes the health of Hawai'i residents and visitors through education of food industry workers and regulation of food establishments statewide. The branch conducts routine health inspections of food establishments where food products are prepared, manufactured, distributed, or sold.

The branch also investigates the sources of foodborne illnesses and potential adulteration; and is charged with mitigating the effects of these incidents to prevent any future occurrences. DOH food safety specialists strive to work with business owners, food service workers and the food industry to ensure safe food preparation practices and sanitary conditions.

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