KB Restaurant Padlocked As Rat Drippings Found In Trays
By Liza Mohd

Kuala Belait – A restaurant was padlocked yesterday morning after rat droppings were found stuck on one of the lids of trays used to store cooked food during a joint inspection conducted by the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board and the Health Department.

The trays were kept in a glass cabinet used for displaying food to customers.

Following the inspection, the restaurant was ordered to close temporarily due to unsatisfactory cleanliness.

The restaurant managed by an Indian national at Jalan Mckeran in Kuala Belait was ordered to stay shut for two weeks commencing today until cleaning works are carried out to the level stipulated by Health Department and Municipal Board.

It was learnt that the restaurant's management had allegedly refused to cooperate on cleanliness as ordered by the Health Department since February this year.

Yesterday's inspection found that the condition of the kitchen area up to the dining hall had not reached the level of cleanliness set by the authorities.

In addition, the refrigerator used for the conservation of fresh foods had exceeded the limit with regard to health and freshness of food.

Dustbins were left open in the kitchen area. Onions as well as other cooking equipment were left on the floor, leaving them exposed to rats and cockroaches. The floor was wet and the toilet was dirty.

The Health Department said although advice and reminders had been issued to the restaurant's manager after three inspections, the condition of the restaurant remained below satisfactory and stern action had to be taken to safeguard customers' health.

The Health Department also highlighted the disappointing state of employees who prepared food in the restaurant.

The routine inspection was done in line with the efforts of the Health Department to pay close attention to public complaints regarding cases of unsatisfactory food cleanliness and preparation.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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