DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF WHITE GUAVA CAFE IN HILO

HILO, Hawaiʻi - The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch authorized the reopening of White Guava Cafe, issuing a green "pass" placard during a follow-up inspection on Nov. 13.

White Guava Cafe received a red placard on Oct. 16. The food establishment, located at 54 E. Pūʻainakō St., in Hilo, is operated by AJ & Sons Catering, LLC.

The DOH required the food establishment to take the following corrective actions:

• Discard all contaminated food products;
• Hire a professional pest control operator and submit the service report to the DOH;
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect all food and non-food contact surfaces;
• Remove unnecessary equipment and supplies to prevent harborage sites;
• Repair broken frame of back door leading to kitchen to protect the establishment from the weather and the entry of insects, rodents and other animals; and
• Remove all poisonous or toxic materials from food prep areas.

During the follow-up inspection, the DOH inspector determined that all corrective actions had been completed.

The DOH Food Safety Branch 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.

For more information on the department's placarding program go to https://health.hawaii.gov/san/

To view restaurant inspection reports, go to https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/soh.

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