Legend Seafood closed over food safety violations

Oct 02, 2026

A popular Chinatown dim sum spot has been shut down by health inspectors, bad news for the restaurant and its regulars.

  • The Hawaii Department of Health closed Legend Seafood after finding moldy food, bad storage, wrong cold-holding temperatures, and a roach problem.
  • The restaurant has to stay closed until everything is fixed and it passes a follow-up inspection, which was set for today.
  • Separately, squishy dumpling toys are being recalled because the water beads inside can swell if swallowed and choke or block a child's gut; no injuries so far, and buyers can get a full refund.
  • On a brighter note, the Maui County Fair is back at the War Memorial Complex through Sunday with rides, games, food, and live music, after a few years off.
  • A new survey says 76% of Americans are skipping costumes this Halloween, with sexy outfits, pirates, and the Joker topping the played-out list.

Outlook: Legend Seafood could reopen quickly if today's inspection goes well, and Sunday's fair offers free admission for the first 2,000 people.

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