KAILUA-KONA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A cockroach infestation has shut down a Mexican restaurant on Hawaii Island.

The Hawaii Department of Health issued a red “closed” placard and shut down Pancho and Lefty’s Cantina and Restaurante on Alii Drive Thursday after a routine inspection.

DOH officials observed the following:

Live and dead cockroaches were observed on food-contact surfaces, in ready-to-eat foods, and in kitchen and food storage areas.

Equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils were not clean to sight and touch.

Physical facilities were neither maintained nor cleaned.

Handwashing sink was obstructed and not supplied with disposable towels.

Refrigerated foods were not separated and protected to prevent cross-contamination.

No certified safe food handler was on site during ope

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