WAILUKU, Hawaii — Wei Wei BBQ & Noodle House in Wailuku has been closed because of a cockroach infestation, according to a Hawaii Department of Health news release.
DOH’s Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “closed” placard to the Chinese barbecue and noodle eatery on Wednesday, citing a cockroach infestation.
During a routine inspection, a DOH inspector noticed about 70 adult and juvenile roaches throughout Wei Wei BBQ including behind and beneath equipment, in the ware washing room on shelves that hold clean pots and pans, and on single-service to-go containers in the kitchen.
The inspector also noted other violations, including:
Roach excrement, egg cases (including one actively hatching) and dead roaches
An accumulation of grease and food debris
To-go containers on shelves above the prepline covered in roach excrement
(Photo courtesy of the Department of Health)
DOH said in order for Wei Wei BBQ to reopen the food establishment must hire a professional pest control company to eradicate the roast infestation and provide invoices to the district inspector. Also, DOH is requiring Wei Wei BBQ to conduct a deep cleaning to eliminate all potential pest food sources.
DOH scheduled a follow-up inspection for Friday.