(BIVN) – Black Rock Pizza in Kona has been shut down after health inspectors gave it a red placard due to an active rodent infestation and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down the Aliʻi Drive food establishment on July 8th. The business, operated by Black Rock Pizza #2 Kona, LLC, must remain closed until health officials conduct a follow-up inspection and all critical violations are resolved.
According to a health department news release, a food safety inspector observed the following critical violations on Wednesday:
- An abundant amount of fresh and old rodent feces was observed throughout the facility including in food and on food-contact surfaces;
- Foods were not stored to prevent contamination;
- Premises was not maintained free of insects, rodents and other pests;
- The handwashing sink was obstructed; and
- Physical facilities were not maintained and cleaned.
The health department says the establishment is required to remain closed for business until the following corrective actions are completed:
- Discard all contaminated food products;
- Have a professional pest control operator (PCO) service the establishment and submit the service report to the DOH;
- Seal all holes in the walls and ceiling; and
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect all food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces.
