News Releases from Department of Health

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

Aloha Bakehouse, located at 1001 Waimanu Street in Kaka‘ako, had received a red placard on September 6, 2023, and was immediately closed. A follow-up inspection was conducted on September 7, 2023, and found all violations were 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/.