MILILANI, Hawaii (Island News) — Blazin Steak in Mililani was closed and issued a red placard on Friday by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch for refrigeration and temperature control violations in the restaurant.
DOH said Blazin Steaks, located at 95-221 Kipapa Dr. in the Mililani Shopping Center, was shut down on Friday, Sept. 25, after the department discovered that the restaurant is not able to maintain proper temperature control over multiple inspections.
DOH said the violations include:
- Refrigeration not holding temperature control for safety (TCS) foods at or below the required 41 F degrees required.
- Equipment for cold holding is not sufficient in number and capacity to maintain proper food temperatures.
The food establishment, operated by SZAM INC., must remain closed until it has corrected all of the violations.
According to DOH, keeping food cold at or below 41 F degrees prevents harmful bacteria from multiplying to levels that may lead to foodborne illness when consumed…