Siu’s Chinese Kitchen in Maui Mall Village was issued a red “closed” placard and shut down due to a cockroach infestation, the state Department of Health said on Friday.

The DOH’s Maui Safety Branch issued the placard on Thursday during a complaint inspection that found live roaches on the food buffet line, in food, on food contact surfaces, serving utensils, equipment and walls, a news release said.

Roach egg casings and dead roaches were also observed on or around food contact surfaces.

Food containers were left open for pest entry, and grease buildup and debris were evident.

Before Siu’s can reopen to the public, the DOH is requiring that the restaurant:

• Eradicate the current roach population.

• Provide a pest control treatment and monitoring program and professional pest control treatment invoices.

• Clean and remove dead roaches, egg cases, food debris and grease buildup.

• Seal or cover holes and openings that allow pests to enter.

• Remove clutter in the kitchen, storage and restroom areas.

• Discard broken storage containers and properly cover dry food.

A follow-up inspection is scheduled for Monday.

The restaurant is operated by Siu’s Chinese Kitchen LLC.

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