Health Department Closes Waikoloa Club Due To Rodent Infestation – Big Island Video News

UPDATE The day after this article was published, Ocean Club at Halii Kai was issued a green pass placard and allowed to reopen, following an inspection from the health department.

(BIVN) The Ocean Club at Halii Kai in the Waikoloa resort area has been shut down due to an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility, state health officials say.

On April 19th, the Hawaii Department of Health Food Safety Branch issued a red Closed placard to the Ocean Club, closing down the establishment located at 69-1029 Nawahine Place in Waikoloa. The DOH says the Ocean Club at Halii Kai is operated by Castle Resorts & Hotels Inc.

A public complaint made on April 18 prompted the state health inspection. The DOH says the following was noted:

A follow-up inspection is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, to re-assess the establishments progress. The following corrective actions were required:

From the Hawaii DOH:

The Department of Health Food Safety Branch protects and promotes the health of Hawaii 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 sources of food-borne illnesses and potential adulteration. It is also responsible for mitigating the effects of these incidents to prevent any future occurrences. The Department of Healths 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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