DOH Authorizes Reopening of U-Choice In After Water Issues Resolved

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Filed February 27th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Hawai'i Department of Health has authorized the reopening of U-Choice In after a follow-up inspection confirmed that water backup issues in the kitchen were resolved. The establishment, operated by Sino Mart Enterprise, Inc., had been issued a red placard and closed on February 26, 2026.

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What changed

The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch has authorized the reopening of U-Choice In, located at 801 Kaheka St. and operated by Sino Mart Enterprise, Inc. The establishment was initially closed on February 26, 2026, due to water backup issues in its kitchen, as indicated by a red placard. A follow-up inspection on February 27, 2026, confirmed that the water backup issues were resolved and the kitchen floor had been cleaned and sanitized.

While the immediate closure has been lifted, U-Choice In has been advised by the DOH to continue monitoring and maintaining proper drainage of all floor drains. This action highlights the DOH's ongoing regulatory oversight of food establishments to ensure public health and safety. Regulated entities should ensure prompt resolution of any identified health code violations to avoid operational disruptions.

What to do next

Ensure proper maintenance and monitoring of kitchen drainage systems.
Address any identified health code violations promptly to avoid closure.

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Home » Newsroom » DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF U-CHOICE IN ON KAHEKA ST.

DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF U-CHOICE IN ON KAHEKA ST.

Posted on Feb 27, 2026 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch authorized the reopening of U-Choice In after a follow-up inspection found that it had resolved the water backup issues in their kitchen.

U-Choice In received a red placard on Feb. 26 and was immediately closed. The food establishment, located at 801 Kaheka St., is operated by Sino Mart Enterprise, Inc. A DOH inspector conducted a follow-up inspection on Feb. 27 and observed that the water backup issues were resolved. Also, the inspector confirmed with the person in charge that the entire floor of the establishment had been cleaned and sanitized.

The food establishment was advised to continue to monitor and maintain proper drainage of all floor drains.

The DOH Food Safety Branch 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.

For more information on the department’s placarding program, go to https://health.hawaii.gov/san/.

To view restaurant inspection reports, go to https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/soh.