What not to do! Week 23
What was busted this week and what were they caught doing? The things you should look out for. The NSW Food Authority publishes lists of businesses that have breached or are alleged to have breached NSW food safety laws.
Grand Total: $20,240
A Fairfield grocer was fined $2,640 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Fruit Mania
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warning given.
- Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warning given.
- Fail to take all practicable measures to eradicate and prevent the harbourage of pests - cockroach activity observed, previous warning given.
Penalties
- $880
- $880
- $880
Total: $2,640
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A Holmesville hotel was fined $880 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Holmesville Hotel
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to take all practicable measures to eradicate and prevent the harbourage of pests - cockroach activity observed.
- Fail to maintain premises, fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
Penalties
- $440
- $440
Total: $880
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A Wyong restaurant was fined $1,760 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Raja Indian Cuisine and Cafe
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to comply with the Food Standards Code.
- Fail to comply with the Food Standards Code.
Penalties:
- $880
- $880
Total: $1,760
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A Quakers Hill business was fined $3,520 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Rising Sun Australia Pty Ltd
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Operate without a food safety program - abbatoir.
- Did handle/sell food in a manner that contravenes a food safety scheme - unlicensed abbatoir, facility not compliant with Australian Standards AS4896.
- Carry on a business/activity without a licence - abbatoir - slaughter and sale of goats, lambs, chickens and ducks.
Penalties:
- $880
- $1,320
- $1,320
Total: $3,520
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A Sydney restaurant was fined $880 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Sweeney's Thai and Continental Foods
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warning given.
- Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
Penalties:
- $440
- $440
Total: $880
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A McHahons Point food outlet was fined $1,760 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: The Point Deli
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - warm running water and single use hand towels, previous warnings given.
- Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
Penalties:
- $880
- $880
Total: $1,760
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A Balmain food outlet was fined $880 by a Local Court for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: The Cottage
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Kogarah food outlet was fined $880 by a Local Court for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Salad Bar
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to take all practicable measures to prevent pests entering the food premises - cockroach activity observed.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Glenwood food outlet was fined $440 by a Local Court for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Parklea Food
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to ensure hand washing facilities are connected to a supply of - warm running water, previous warning given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Chatswood restaurant was fined $880 by a Local Court for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Ozeki Sushi
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities on the food premises - hand wash basin obstructed and used to wash plastic covers, previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Morisset restaurant was fined $440 by a Local Court for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Noodle Heaven
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Prairiewood business was fined $880 by a Local Court for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Mashita
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to store potentially hazardous food under temperature control.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Ruse supermarket was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Iga Ruse
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Sale of food past its use-by date - fail to remove food for sale - garlic dip, thickened cream and milk.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Yennora food outlet was fined $1,320 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Hup Fatt Pty Ltd
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to comply with the requirements of a food safety scheme - fail to maintain premises, fixtures, fittings and equipment - to a standard of cleanliness, previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $1,320
Total: $1,320
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A Parklea bakery was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Golden Brown Bakery
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to ensure food contact surfaces are in a clean and sanitary condition - previous warning given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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An Eagle Vale bakery was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Eaglevale Bakery
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Blacktown restaurant was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Chinese Kitchen
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination - food stored in damaged and dirty containers in coolroom, previous warning given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Campsie takeaway was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Bakdoosan Charcoal BBQ
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warning given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Bass Hill restaurant was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Amity Court Chinese Restaurant
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination - uncovered vegetables and cooked meats stored - beneath raw chicken and meats in coolroom, previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
Source: NSW Food Authority
