KB Restaurant Ordered Closed
By Liza Mohd

Bandar Seri Begawan - Another restaurant in the Belait District felt the wrath of tough cleanliness laws in Brunei, as it was ordered to shut yesterday afternoon on the grounds of unsatisfactory cleanliness.

The Enforcement Unit at KB/Seria Municipal Department and Belait Health Department in its earlier inspection discovered entertainment equipment stored in the kitchen, dirty floor condition, open lid dustbin and unclean storage of kitchen utensils. Apart from that, the enforcement officials also found that the restaurant's motor exhaust fan was not functioning which led to inappropriate room ventilation.

A damaged refrigerator was being kept at the back area of the restaurant and the restaurant's chef was not wearing the right attire.

The restaurant located in the Belait Industrial area was graded 65 percent below the average standard level of 70 per cent, which mandates the restaurants' closure for a period of two weeks.

The restaurant is required to cant' out major cleaning works to ensure that it complies with the standard and level of cleanliness required by officials from both government agencies.

According to the Head Enforcement Unit, the shutdown was to deter restaurant operators from neglecting their duties in ensuring their employees were hygienic and that food preparation was carried out in a sanitary manner. He also added that good housekeeping should also be maintained, particularly in food storage.

There are 86 registered restaurants in Kuala Belait and Seria within the control of the Municipal Department. Letter of reminders and warnings are issued continuously by the department to ensure their level of cleanliness are maintained and they abide with the rules and conditions set under the business license.-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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