Food safety placards doing their job

HILO — Since 2017, six Big Island food establishments have received red food safety placards from the state Department of Health, issued to businesses when imminent public health hazards are observed.

A stoplight placard system, adopted in 2014, aims to alert consumers before entering an establishment whether it has met state food safety standards.

Following an inspection, restaurants and other food establishments receive either a green (pass), yellow (conditional pass) or red (closed) placard.

The most recent red placard on Hawaii Island was issued to Genki Sushi in Kailua-Kona last month, which came after an inspection prompted by multiple complaints of roaches.

Peter Oshiro, who oversees Hawaii’s food safety program as environmental health program manager for the DOH’s Sanitation Branch, said Friday that the West Hawaii restaurant remains closed, and no date has been set for re-inspection.

“If a food facility is closed down by DOH, the time frame for them to open is completely on them,” he said. “We do not care about rapid compliance if the food facility is no longer serving food to the public. Public health is protected by the facility being closed.”

A Genki Sushi representative did not immediately respond to an email from the Tribune-Herald.

However, Mary Hansen, vice president and chief administrative officer, Genki Sushi USA Inc., said in a statement to West Hawaii Today earlier this month that the Kailua-Kona eatery is working to take necessary actions to ensure it is in compliance with all state Department of Health food safety requirements, “while also meeting the high standards for cleanliness and sanitation that we set for all of our restaurant locations.”

“We regret the continued delay, but we want to make sure our customers are assured of a clean restaurant when we reopen,” she said at that time.

Genki is just one of more than 10,000 food establishments across Hawaii routinely inspected by the DOH as part of its food safety program. According to Oshiro, there are about 6,000 on Oahu, 1,800 each on the Big Island and Maui, and 700 on Kauai.

Establishments are ranked into three risk categories based on food operations and what they serve.

High risks are inspected three times a year, medium risks, like fast food restaurants, undergo routine inspections twice a year, and low risks, like ice cream and snack shops, are inspected once a year, he explained.

And violations are sorted into two categories.

Critical food illness risk factors, which look at factors like hygienic practices and hand-washing, food temperatures, disinfection and cross-contamination, affect the placarding.

“All these things people cannot see,” Oshiro said. “They see the front of the house — floor, walls and ceiling — which does not affect public health. It’s what we observe in the back of the house that protects public health.”

Good retail practices, which Oshiro said are more aesthetic, do not affect the type of placard issued at the end of the inspection.

Inspections are unannounced, and according to Oshiro, if there is one critical violation that cannot be corrected at the time of the inspection, or two or more that can be immediately corrected, restaurants are issued a yellow placard.

If restaurants can correct the problems right away “and call us up and have it inspected, we’ll take down the yellow (placard),” he said. “Our object is to rapidly correct the violation — not punish the establishment.”

Red placards are issued if yellow placard violations are not corrected in a timely manner or if there’s an imminent health hazard and the establishment needs to be closed on the spot, said Oshiro.

Imminent health hazards could be the lack of water (meaning no one can wash hands or dishes), lack of power, rodent or insect infestation, or sewage in the restaurant.

Oshiro said the “social pressure” caused by the placard system and posting inspection reports online for public consumption has been the “focus point (of) why we get such good voluntary compliance. The whole theory was using government transparency to influence industry behavior.”

Oshiro said inspectors tend to find the same problems, regardless of geographic region. “From Oahu to Hilo to Kansas City (it’s) the same,” he said.

Issues with staff hand washing, whether doing it at all or frequently enough, is a problem nationwide, he said.

Making sure foods are hot or cold enough and cooked to the proper temperature is another common problem.

But Hawaii’s placard system has seen success.

When the program started, Oshiro said the yellow placard issuance rate was 30-35% during routine inspections.

Today, “we actually cut that number in half,” he said. Now, only 15-17% of routine inspections lead to a yellow placard.

“I think it’s been very, very effective.”

Current health inspection reports can be found online at hi.healthinspections.us/hawaii.

Those who feel they got sick from a food establishment can call 586-4586 to report foodborne illness.

A list of Big Island restaurants that have received a yellow or red placard over the past two years was provided by the DOH after an open records request from the Tribune-Herald. More than 250 entries are on the list, which also includes the inspection date and type of inspection.

Red

808 Grindz Cafe-Kona, Kailua-Kona, June 20, 2017, routine.

Genki Sushi, Kailua-Kona, May 22, 2019, general complaint.

Just the Two of Us, Kailua-Kona, Oct. 31, 2018, illegal vendor.

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp., Keaau, Sept. 21, 2018, emergency response.

Splasher’s Grill, Kailua-Kona, July 25, 2018, general complaint.

Subway Waimea, Freeman Investments LLC, Waimea, May 25, 2018, routine.

Yellow

1 Plus 1 Cafe, Hilo. May 17, 2019, routine.

3 Frogs Cafe, Waimea, June 12, 2018, routine.

808 Grindz Cafe -Kona, Kailua-Kona, Feb. 13, 2019, routine.

ABC Store #75, Kailua-Kona, Nov. 28, 2018, general complaint.

Affordable Catering, Hilo, Jan 31, 2018, routine.

AJ &Sons Catering, LLC, Hilo, Oct. 10, 2018, routine.

Aka Sushi Bar LLC, Waimea, Feb. 20, 2018, routine.

Aloha Deli Ice Cream &Shave Ice, Waimea, June 22, 2017, routine.

Aloha Island Mart Kamuela Shell #1301, Waimea, May 9, 2019, routine.

Aloha Island Mart Waiakea Shell #1311, Hilo, Oct. 30, 2017, routine.

Amici Vista Bar &Grill, Kailua-Kona, Dec. 22, 2017, routine.

Asian House Inc., Hilo, Nov. 11, 2017, routine.

Avalux Cafe, Kailua-Kona, Nov. 30, 2018, routine.

Banyan Mini Mart, Hilo, Sept. 22, 2017, routine.

Big Island Grill, Kailua-Kona, March 1, 2017, routine.

Big Kmart#7683, Kailua-Kona, Sept. 18, 2017, routine.

Big Robs Bakery &Cafe, Captain Cook, May 30, 2019, general complaint.

Black Rock Cafe, Pahoa, Jan. 26, 2018, routine.

Blane’s Drive Inn, Hilo, March 15, 2018, routine.

Blane’s Drive Inn – Orchidland, Keaau, Jan. 16, 2018, routine.

Bongo Ben’s Island Cafe &Grill, Kailua-Kona, Oct. 6, 2017, routine.

Bongo Ben’s Island Cafe &Grill, Kailua-Kona, Oct. 2, 2018, routine.

Boogie Woogie Pizza, Pahoa, July 6, 2018, routine.

Broke da Mouth Grindz &Catering, Kailua-Kona, Feb. 13, 2018, routine.

Cafe Il Mondo, Honokaa, April 17, 2018, routine.

Chen’s, Hilo, Nov. 1, 2017, routine.

Chen’s, Hilo, Nov. 19, 2018, routine.

Chen’s, Hilo, March 19, 2019, routine.

Choice Mart-Bakery &Deli, Captain Cook, Feb. 1, 2018, routine.

Christine Delivers Walua Plaza, Kailua-Kona, Feb. 14, 2018, routine.

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Keaau, Nov. 6, 2017, routine.

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Keaau, Jan. 9, 2019, routine.

Coffee Shack, Captain Cook, June 13, 2018, routine.

Costco Wholesale #140, Kailua-Kona, March 1, 2019, general complaint.

Cousins Seafood &Bento, Inc., Hilo, Aug. 1, 2018, routine.

D&E Fuel Good Stop, Captain Cook, Sept. 4, 2018, routine.

Da Poke Shack LLC, Kailua-Kona, June 18, 2018, routine.

Daiichi Ramen at Kona Inc., Kailua-Kona, Jan. 15, 2019, routine.

Daylight Mind Bakery &Cafe, Kailua-Kona, May 29, 2018, routine.

Daylight Mind Waikoloa, Waikoloa, May 21, 2019, routine.

Dimple Cheek Cafe and Market LLC, Mountain View, Oct. 1, 2018, routine.

Dimple Cheek Cafe and Market LLC, Mountain View, Feb. 1, 2019, routine.

Don’s Chinese Kitchen-Kailua, Kailua-Kona, July 6, 2017, routine.

Eagles Lighthouse Cafe Corp., Volcano, Oct. 20, 2017, routine.

East Hawaii Metals Inc. dba La Hiki, Keaau, Oct. 10, 2017, routine.

East Hawaii Metals Inc. dba La Hiki, Keaau, Oct. 30, 2018, routine.

East Wind Chinese, Hilo, Oct. 4, 2018, routine.

El Mercadito Rincon Mexicano LLC, Kailua-Kona, April 2, 2019, routine.

Fairmont Orchid- Hawaii, main kitchen and sushi bar, Kohala Coast, March 5, 2018, routine.

Feeding Leaf – kitchen &okazuya, Kailua-Kona, March 16, 2018, routine.

Fish &The Hog, Waimea, Feb. 22, 2017, routine.

Fishhopper Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, Aug. 3, 2017, routine.

Fishhopper Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, Aug. 6, 2018, routine.

Foodland Keaau No. 41, Keaau, Aprl 12, 2019, routine.

Foodland Super Market, No. 38 Waimea, Waimea, Feb. 28, 2018, routine.

Foodland Super Market, No. 38 Waimea, Waimea, July 5, 2018, routine.

Fujihara Store, Kealia Honaunau, Jan. 26, 2017, routine.

Fujihara Store, Kealia Honaunau, Sept. 4, 2018, routine.

Fumi’s Kitchen, LLC, Kailua-Kona, Aug. 3, 2017, routine.

Fumi’s Kitchen, LLC, Kailua-Kona, Sept. 27, 2018, routine.

Genki Sushi, Kailua-Kona, Aug. 25, 2017, routine.

Green Machine, Hilo, August 30, 2017, routine.

Gypsea Gelato, Kailua-Kona, Feb. 15, 2018, routine.

Habaneros Grill, Kailua-Kona, June 15, 2017, routine.

Hamakua Living A General Store, Honokaa, Apirl 8, 2019, routine.

Hapuna Prince-main kitchen/room service, Waimea, March 7, 2017, routine.

Hawaiian Ice Cones, Kailua-Kona, April 7, 2017, routine.

Hawaiian Style Cafe, Waimea, Oct. 25. 2017, routine.

He’es LLP, Kailua-Kona, June 13, 2018, routine.

Hilo L &L Drive-Inn, Hilo, Feb. 7, 2018, routine.

Hilo L &L Drive-Inn, Hilo, Oct. 11, 2018, routine.

Hilo L &L Drive-Inn, Hilo, Feb. 19, 2019, routine.

Hilo Yacht Club, Hilo, April 9, 2018, routine.

Hiro’s Place, Hilo, Feb. 27, 2018, routine.

Hiro’s Place, Hilo, Oct. 24, 2018, routine.

Holoholo Market #424, Kailua-Kona, Jan. 12, 2018, routine.

Holy Donuts, Kailua-Kona, July 11, 2018, routine.

Huggo’s and Huggo’s on the Rocks, Kailua-Kona, Sept. 25, 2018, general complaint.

Hula Hula’s, Hilo, 93 Feb. 15, 2018, routine.

Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse, Kailua-Kona, Jan. 25, 2018, routine.

Hwy-X-Press Mini Mart, Pepeekeo, April 2, 2019, routine.

Ippy’s Hawaiian BBQ, Inc., Waikoloa, July 9, 2018, routine.

Ippy’s Hawaiian BBQ, Inc., Waikoloa, Jan. 24, 2019, general complaint.

Ippy’s Hawaiian BBQ, Inc., Waikoloa, Jan. 24, 2019, routine.

Island Naturals Kona, Inc. (deli), Kailua-Kona, Sept. 21, 2017, routine.

Island Naturals Kona, Inc. (deli), Kailua-Kona, May 14, 2019, routine.

Iwa Arts &Cafe, Kealakekua,July 13, 2018, routine.

J. Hara Store, Inc., Kurtistown, July 24, 2018, routine.

Jack in the Box #8251 Kailua-Kona, Aug. 2, 2018, routine.

Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill, Kailua-Kona, Jan. 25, 2017, routine.

Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant, Waimea, Oct. 5, 2018, routine.

Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant, Waimea, May 22, 2019, routine.

James Angelo’s Underground Pizza LLC, Waimea, Jan. 25, 2018, general complaint.

James Angelo’s Underground Pizza LLC, Waimea, Jan. 25, 2018, routine.

James Angelo’s Underground Pizza LLC, Waimea, Oct. 26, 2018, routine.

James Angelo’s Underground Pizza LLC, Waimea, May 10, 2019, routine.

Junjira, Captain Cook, Aug. 10, 2018, routine.

Kahuku Country Market, Ocean View, Dec. 6, 2017, routine.

Ka-Lae Garden, Ocean View, Dec. 8, 2017, routine.

Kalaekilohana Inn &Retreat, Naalehu, Aug. 15, 2018, routine.

Kalani Honua, Inc. Pahoa, Feb. 5, 2018, routine.

Kaleo’s Bar &Grill, Pahoa, Oct. 18, 2018, general complaint.

Kalikala Cuisine, Kailua-Kona, Feb. 8, 2019, routine.

Kamana Indian Cuisine, Kailua-Kona, April 20, 2017, routine.

Kamana Indian Cuisine, Kailua-Kona, May 7, 2018, general complaint.

Kamana Indian Cuisine, Hilo, May 13, 2019, routine.

Kamana Indian Cuisine, Kailua-Kona, June 10, 2019, food illness complaint.

Kamana Indian Cuisine, Kailua-Kona, June 10, 2019, routine.

Kamehameha Preschool, Pahoa, Aug. 27, 2018, routine.

Kawailani Mart, Hilo, April 9, 2018, routine.

Kawailani Mart, Hilo, Sept. 19, 2018, routine.

Kealakehe High School gym, Kailua-Kona, Sept. 19, 2017, routine.

Kealakekua L&L Inc., Kealakekua, June 26, 2018, routine.

Keei Cafe Mamalahoa, Kealakekua, July 18, 2018, routine.

Keoki’s Ono Fish N Chips, Captain Cook, June 16, 2017, routine.

Keoki’s Ono Fish N Chips, Captain Cook, June 5, 2018, routine.

Kilauea General Store, Volcano, Nov. 1, 2017, routine.

Kilauea General Store, Volcano, June 27, 2018, routine.

Kilauea General Store, Volcano, Oct. 26, 2018, routine.

Kim’s at Hilo Muni, Hilo, Feb. 26, 2018, routine.

Kim’s at Hilo Muni, Hilo, Oct. 3, 2018, routine.

Kohala L&L Inc., Kapaau, Oct. 2, 2017, routine.

Kona Brewery LLC — Growler Shack, Kailua-Kona, Jan. 15, 2019, routine.

Kona Korean BBQ, Kailua-Kona, Nov. 1, 2018, routine.

Kona No.1 Chinese BBQ, Inc., Kailua-Kona, Aug. 14, 2017, routine.

Kona No.1 Chinese BBQ, Inc., Kailua-Kona, June 28, 2018, routine.

Kona No.1 Chinese BBQ, Inc., Kailua-Kona, Dec. 4, 2018, routine.

Kona Taeng-on Thai Food Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, Sept. 27, 2017, routine.

Kona Taeng-on Thai Food Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, Dec. 13, 2018, routine.

Kona Wikiwiki Mart, Kailua-Kona, Oct. 11, 2017, routine.

Korner Pocket Bar &Grill, Kealakekua, June 12, 2018, routine.

Korner Pocket Bar &Grill, Kealakekua, Nov. 1, 2018, routine.

KTA Express Kealakekua -bakery/deli, Kealakekua, July 26, 2018, routine.

KTA Super Stores — Waikoloa deli, Waikoloa, Feb. 13, 2019, routine.

KTA Super Stores — Keauhou grocery, Kailua-Kona, Oct. 17, 2017, routine.

KTA Super Stores — Waimea deli, Waimea, March 3, 2018, routine.

Kuhio Grille, Hilo, June 29, 2018, routine.

Kuleana Rum Shack, Waikoloa, Jan. 29, 2019, routine.

Kum Yo’s Okazuya, Hilo, Feb. 14, 2018, routine.

Kurtistown Cafe, Kurtistown, Feb. 16, 2018, routine.

L &L Drive Inn — Captain Cook, Captain Cook, June 7, 2018, routine.

L &L Drive Inn — Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Aug. 13, 2018, routine.

L &L Drive Inn — Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Dec. 27, 2018, routine.

L &L Hawaiian BBQ — Honokohau, Kailua-Kona, Jan. 22, 2018, routine.

Lanky’s Pastries, Hilo, June 14, 2017, routine.

Lanky’s Pastries, Hilo, Dec. 28, 2018, routine.

Le Magic Pan, Hilo, June 7, 2018, routine.

Lemongrass Express Inc., Waikoloa, Oct. 6, 2017, routine.

Lemongrass Express Inc., Waikoloa, Feb. 25, 2019, general complaint.

Lemongrass Express Inc., Waikoloa, Feb. 25, 2019, routine.

Leung’s Chop Suey House, Hilo, July 6, 2018, routine.

Life Care Center of Hilo, Hilo, Sept. 26, 2018, routine.

Ling’s Chop Suey House, Hilo, Oct. 31. 2017, routine.

Ling’s Chop Suey House, Hilo, June 5, 2018, general complaint.

Ling’s Chop Suey House, Hilo, June 5, 2018, routine.

Lin’s No. 1 Chinese BBQ II Inc., Pahoa, Jan. 26, 2018, routine.

Lin’s No. 1 Chinese BBQ II Inc., Pahoa, July 18, 2018, routine.

Little Caesars — Big Kmart #7683, Kailua-Kona, Sept. 18, 2017, routine.

Los Habaneros, Kailua-Kona, July 3, 2018, routine.

Malama Market #2808, Honokaa, June 6, 2019, routine.

Malama Market #2805, Ocean View, Oct. 23, 2017HI 96737 10/23/2017 Routine Yellow

Malama Market #2805, Ocean View, May 1, 2019, routine.

Manny’s, Captain Cook, March 2, 2017, routine.

Maui Tacos, Hilo, July 23, 2018, routine.

Maxxwell’s Landing — Aloha, Kona International Airport, Kailua-Kona, Dec. 28, 2018, routine.

Maxxwells Landing — Hilo Cafe, Hilo, Oct. 3, 2018, routine.

McDonald’s, Kealakekua, Nov. 9, 2017, routine.

McDonald’s, Kealakekua, Sept. 28, 2018, routine.

McDonald’s — Kona Commons, Kailua-Kona, Jan. 15, 2019, routine.

McDonald’s — Walmart Kona, Kailua-Kona, July 31, 2018, routine.

Mehe’s Ka‘u Bar &Grill, Ocean View, April 24, 2019, routine.

Mi Ranchito Kohala Trade Center, Hawi, March 13, 2017, routine.

Minit Stop Leilani, Hilo, Sept. 17, 2018, routine.

N and P Food Mart, Pahoa, June 26, 2018, routine.

New Saigon Vietnam Restaurant, Hilo, Nov. 20, 2018, routine.

Ocean Front Kitchen, Hilo, Nov. 27, 2018, routine.

Ocean Seafood Chinese Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, April 3, 2017, routine.

Ocean View Market, Ocean View, Oct. 19, 2017, routine.

Ocean View Market, Ocean View, April 24, 2019, routine.

Oceanview Pizzaria, Ocean View, Dec. 8, 2017, routine.

Orchidland General Store, Keaau, Jan. 9, 2019, routine.

Outback Steakhouse, Kailua-Kona, April 12, 2018, routine.

P &J’s Tacos de la Calle, Keaau, May 2, 2019, routine.

Pahoa Museum, Pahoa, July 12, 2018, routine.

Pancho &Lefty’s Cantina &Restaurante, Kailua-Kona, April 17, 2019, routine.

Paradise Brewing Company Tap &Grill, Kailua-Kona, Feb. 8, 2019, general complaint.

Patz Pies, Captain Cook, Aug. 16, 2017, routine.

Pho’ 19, Pahoa, Feb. 8, 2019, routine.

Ponds, Hilo, Nov. 19, 2018, routine.

Puna Lemongrass, Keaau, July 30, 2018, routine.

Queens Court Restaurant, Hilo, Sept. 25, 2017, routine.

Regency Hualalai, MBSB Hualalai LLC, Kailua-Kona, April 27, 2018, food illness complaint.

Restaurant Osaka, Hilo, Dec. 7, 2017, routine.

Restaurant Osaka, Hilo, Sept. 17, 2018, routine.

Royal Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, May 29, 2018, routine.

Royal Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, Dec. 27, 2018, routine.

Royal Jade House, Kailua-Kona, April 8, 2019, consultation.

Royal Kona Resort — main kitchen, Kailua-Kona, Jan. 24, 2018, routine.

Sack n’ Save, Hilo, April 24, 2017, routine.

Sack n’ Save, Hilo, May 2, 2019, routine.

Sack ‘n Save Foods #25, Kailua-Kona, Aug. 13, 2018, routine.

Sakura Japanese Restaurant Inc., Kailua-Kona, April 17, 2017, routine.

Sakura Sakura, Hilo, March 21, 2018, routine.

Sakura Sakura, Hilo, Jan. 9, 2019, routine.

Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai, Kailua-Kona, Jan. 1 , 2018, routine.

Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai, Kailua-Kona, June 28, 2018, routine.

Seaside Restaurant, Hilo, April 16, 2019, routine.

Sirius Hotspot Coffee, Pahoa, Jan. 24, 2018, routine.

Sirius Hotspot Coffee, Pahoa, Jan. 14, 2019, routine.

Standard Bakery, Inc., Kealakekua, July 24, 2018, routine.

Strato’s New York Pizzeria, Pahoa, Aug. 6, 2018, routine.

Subway, Hilo, Oct. 31, 2017, routine.

Subway, Kailua-Kona, March 7, 2018, routine.

Subway, Waikoloa, June 15, 2017, routine.

Subway, Waikoloa, Feb. 27, 2019, routine.

Sum Leung Chinese Kitchen, Inc., Hilo, March 1, 2018, routine.

Sumo Deli Kailua-Kona, Dec.28, 2017, routine.

Sumo Deli Kailua-Kona, Nov. 28, 2018, routine.

Sunlight Express, Hilo, Feb. 28, 2018, routine.

Sunlight Express, Hilo, Feb. 21, 2019, routine.

Sunset Terrace, Kailua-Kona, Jan. 24, 2017, routine.

The Isles Cafe, LLC, Hilo, Sept. 4, 2018, routine.

The Isles Cafe, LLC, Hilo, Feb. 5, 2019, routine.

Tin Shack Bakery, Pahoa, Aug. 8, 2017, routine.

Tin Shack Bakery, Pahoa, June 19, 2018, routine.

TJ’S Pau Hana Hale, Kailua-Kona, June 15, 2018, routine.

TK Noodle House, Kailua-Kona, Nov.19, 2018, routine.

Trini’s Mixed Plate &Catering by: Tante, Kailua-Kona, April 11, 2019, routine.

Tropical Frozen Yogurt, Kailua-Kona, Oct. 6, 2017, routine.

Tropics Ale House LLC, Waikoloa, Sept. 7, 2017, routine.

Tropics Ale House LLC, Waikoloa, Aug. 15, 2018, routine.

Tuk Tuk Thai Food — mobile, Volcano, Oct. 24, 2018, routine.

Ultimate Burger, Kailua-Kona, Oct. 18, 2018, routine.

Umeke’s, Kailua-Kona, Nov. 6, 2017, routine.

Umeke’s Kuakini Fish Market Bar &Grill, Kailua-Kona, March 16, 2018, routine.

University of the Nations — Banyan Tree Cafe, Kailua-Kona, Oct. 6, 2017, routine.

University of the Nations — Global Outreach Center, Kailua-Kona, Nov. 22, 2017, routine.

Volcano Garden Arts, Volcano, Aug. 14, 2018, routine.

Volcano Grill and Bar LLC, Kailua-Kona, Feb. 28, 2019, routine.

Volcano School of Arts &Sciences — Keakealani campus1, Volcano, May 15, 2018, routine.

Waimea Express, Waimea, Oct. 27, 2017, routine.

Waimea Express, Waimea, Jan. 29, 2019, routine.

Wicked Chirashi — kiosk, Kailua-Kona, Nov. 27, 2018, routine.

Yong’s Kal-bi, Waimea, June 13, 2017, routine.

Yum Yum Korean BBQ LLC, Waimea, July 3, 2018, routine.

Yum Yum Teriyaki, Hilo, Jan. 22, 2018, routine.

Email Stephanie Salmons at ssalmons@hawaiitribune-herald.com.