The Department of Public Health and Social Services reinstated Saomai Restaurant’s sanitary permit, which was suspended over a pest infestation, according to the agency’s latest sanitation report.
After a follow up inspection, Saomai Restaurant in Yigo received the highest sanitation rating of “A” and received zero demerit.
According to Public Health, inspectors from the Division of Environmental Health went to the restaurant on July 31 after receiving a complaint.
During that inspection, Saomai Restaurant got 30 demerits and its sanitary permit was suspended due to a pest infestation, according to Public Health documents.
Other demerits included food not properly separated and protected, food contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized, plumbing not properly installed and garbage receptacles not supplied with lids.
A follow-up inspection was done on Aug. 8 with no violations observed.
Other restaurants inspected after complaints
According to Public Health documents, other restaurants were inspected following complaints.
Denny’s in Tamuning was inspected on July 17 after a complaint. It got two demerits and an “A” grade.
Crab Daddy in Tumon was inspected on Aug. 1 after a complaint. It also got two demerits and an “A” grade.
Subway in Hagåtña was inspected on Aug. 12 after a complaint. It got seven demerits and an “A” grade.
Hongkong Wok in Tamuning was inspected on Aug. 13 after a complaint. It got six demerits and an “A” grade.