Hawaii Department of Health

12/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/12/2025 19:13

DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF HIMALAYAN KITCHEN IN KAIMUKĪ

DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF HIMALAYAN KITCHEN IN KAIMUKĪ

Posted on Dec 12, 2025 in Newsroom

HONOLULU - The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch (FSB) issued Himalayan Kitchen LLC a green placard and authorized its reopening after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations were corrected.

Himalayan Kitchen LLC, located on 1137 11th Ave., Suite 205, received a red placard on Dec. 9, 2025, and was immediately closed. A follow-up inspection was conducted on Dec. 12, 2025, and all violations had been resolved.

The DOH FSB 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. DOH 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.

For more information about FSB, visit https://health.hawaii.gov/san/. To view restaurant inspection reports, go to https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/soh.

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