Update, 6 p.m.

The Cheeseburger In Paradise restaurant in Lahaina reopeed to the public today after being cleared by state health inspectors. A green “pass” placard was posted on site.

The food establishment was closed Wednesday due to the lack of hot water in the dishwashing machine. A follow up inspection was conducted today, and the old unit had been replaced with a larger 200-gallon water heater with direct plumbing to the dishwashing machine. The inspector took multiple temperature readings and found that the water met the minimum regulatory wash temperature necessary to de-grease dishes. The restaurant remained closed for several hours to ensure all kitchenware had been washed at proper temperature.

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The Cheeseburger In Paradise restaurant in Lahaina was closed Wednesday by state health inspectors after they found no hot water in its dishwashing machine or any other method to de-grease kitchenware.

A state Department of Health news release said staff from its Food Safety Branch conducted an inspection at the restaurant, located at 811 Front St., today after a complaint about a lack of hot water.

The branch issued a red placard to the restaurant and closed it “to protect public health since proper sanitization couldn’t be ensured,” the DOH said.

A follow-up inspection is scheduled for Friday.

The food safety branch conducts routine health inspections of establishments were food is prepared, manufactured, distributed or sold. It also investigates sources of food-borne illnesses and potential adulteration and is responsible for mitigating their effects.