Three Penang Eateries Ordered To Close Due To Poor Hygiene Standards

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has ordered three eateries in the city to be closed due to unsatisfactory hygiene levels and the discovery of rat droppings in the storage area, frozen food section and kitchen during an integrated operation.

In a statement, MBPP informed that all three premises inspected during the operation last night were subjected to immediate closure for 14 days effective yesterday until Sept 3.

The operation was carried out by MBPP’s Licensing Department together with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to monitor compliance with MBPP’s licensing requirements such as valid business licences, cleanliness of premises, adherence to food handler regulations and others.

“The action was taken under By-Law 38 (1) of the MPPP 1991 Food Establishments By-Laws following the poor hygiene levels of the premises, which were below the required standards, and the discovery of rat droppings in the storage area, frozen food storage and kitchen.

“A total of 14 compounds were issued under By-Law 12(1) of the MPPP 1983 Food Handlers By-Laws for failing to obtain or present vaccination cards or Anti-Typhoid injections during the inspection,” the statement said.

According to the statement, KPDN Penang also issued a compound against one food premises under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 for failing to display service charges in ringgit or sen.

Meanwhile, another food premises was compounded under Section 14(6) of the Weights and Measures Act 1972 for using or possessing uncertified weighing scales for trade purposes.

-- BERNAMA