Black Rock Pizza in Kailua-Kona has been temporarily shut down by the state Department of Health due to an active rodent infestation and unsanitary conditions within the restaurant.

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The food establishment — located at 75-5813 Aliʻi Drive in Kona and operated by Black Rock Pizza #2 Kona LLC — received a red placard on July 8 and must remain closed until DOH conducts a follow-up inspection and all critical violations are resolved, according to a DOH press release.

During a routine inspection on July 8, the DOH inspector observed the following “critical violations”: An abundant amount of fresh and old rodent feces was observed throughout the business, including in food and on food-contact surfaces; food was not stored to prevent contamination; the premises was not maintained free of insects, rodents and other pests; the hand-washing sink was obstructed; and the facilities were not maintained and cleaned.

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The establishment is required to remain closed for business until various corrective actions are completed, including having a professional pest control operator service the restaurant and submit the service report to the DOH, and thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces.

For more information about the department’s placarding program visit health.hawaii.gov/san/.

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For current inspections, go to myhealthdepartment.com/soh.