Maui supermart temporarily shut down for health violations
Health officials closed down Paradise Supermart Fast Food and Catering in Kahului due to several food safety violations.
A follow-up inspection occurred today and the establishment was allowed to reopen with a conditional yellow placard in place.
After a health inspection Monday that resulted from a complaint, the Hawaii Department of Health issued Paradise Supermart Fast Food and Catering at 207 East Wakea Ave. a red placard. The establishment must remain closed until all violations are resolved.
Inspectors observed the following violations:
>> Refrigeration not holding foods at proper temperature;
>> Handwash sinks that were not accessible and in need of repair;
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>> Fresh vegetables that contained mold and dead flies;
>> Live animals, fish and flies in the premises;
>> Openings in perimeter walls that allow pests to enter;
>> Grease build-up, food debris, unsanitary conditions and general clutter; and
>> Lack of managerial control of food safety requirements.
Restaurant inspection reports are viewable by the public at hi.healthinspections.us/hawaii.