News Releases from Department of Health

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH)’s Food Safety Branch issued Taste Tea a green placard and approved its reopening on February 2, 2024 after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations were corrected.

Taste Tea, located at 98-1005 Moanalua Road, ʻAiea, received a red placard on February 1, 2024, and was immediately closed due to lack of proper refrigeration for foods that must be stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.  

On Feb. 2, Taste Tea was advised by inspectors to continue to properly refrigerate and store potentially hazardous food at all times.

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The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (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/.