A restaurant in the Shirokiya Japan Village Walk at Ala Moana Center reopened Thursday after passing a follow-up inspection by the state health department.

The state Department of Health said in a press release today that Mazesoba Ono-ya corrected all pending violations and was issued a green “pass” placard and allowed to reopen Thursday.

The restaurant had previously been shut down after the state Department of Health said the establishment interfered with an inspection following food safety violations.

DOH officials said that a red “closed” placard was posted at Mazesoba Ono-ya after the restaurant Monday refused to cooperate when the department was conducting a follow-up inspection for eight outstanding violations. The restaurant was first cited Oct. 19, when it received a yellow “conditional pass” placard.

“Interfering with or refusal to cooperate with Department of Health regulatory staff during a food safety inspection is grounds for immediate permit suspension, and the posting of a red or closed placard,” said Peter Oshiro, Sanitation Branch program manager, in a press release. “Uncorrected critical food safety violations place customers at risk of food illness. Following food safety rules designed to prevent foodborne illness is an obligation for any business that profits from food service and sales.”

Musical to benefit Bayanihan clinic

Proceeds from a stage production this weekend will benefit the Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls, a nonprofit that gives free medical and dental services to local underserved communities.

“Downtrodden” is a musical about “the oppressed and marginalized, and their struggle to survive,” said a news release.

It is the seventh major production by Doctors-on-Stage, performing doctors, medical professionals and others who present musical performances every two years to benefit BCWW.

“Since BCWW continues to survive despite a lack of government funding, through Doctors-on-Stage we are able to generate funds to continue our mission of service to immigrant and homeless individuals who cannot afford medical insurance,” said Dr. Russell Tacata, BCWW president.

“Downtrodden” will be presented Saturday with a matinee at 3:30 p.m., and again at 7:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center Hawaii Theater, 91-3257 Kualakai Parkway.

For tickets, call 391-7678 or 888-674-7624, or email pmahinfo@gmail.com. Tickets can be purchased online at bcww.ticketspice.com/downtrodden.