The state Department of Health has authorized the reopening of Kenichi Pacific restaurant in Kailua-Kona.

The DOH issued a green “pass” placard Tuesday during a follow-up inspection.

The food establishment operated by Dragonfly Hospitality Group was ordered to shut down last week due to multiple critical food safety violations.

Those violations included: Live cockroaches on food-contact surfaces; numerous live and dead cockroaches within the kitchen and food storage areas; food-contact equipment and surfaces were not clean to sight and touch; and facilities were not maintained and cleaned.

The DOH required Kenichi Pacific to complete numerous corrective actions. During the follow-up inspection, the DOH determined that all requirements had been met.

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