News Releases from Department of Health

KAHUKU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued Manuela Malasada a green placard and approved its reopening after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations were corrected.

Manuela Malasadas, which had been operating at 56-565 Kamehameha Highway at the time of inspection, had received a red placard on July 10, 2025, and was immediately closed. A follow up inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025, and all violations had been resolved.

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.

The branch also investigates the sources of foodborne illnesses and potential adulteration; and is charged with mitigating the effects of these incidents to prevent any future occurrences. Department of Health 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.    

To view restaurant inspection reports, go to http://hi.healthinspections.us/hawaii/.

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