What not to do! Week 38
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: $11,880
A Byron Bay cafe was fined $880 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Byron Espressohead
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to take all practicable measures to prevent pests entering the food premises - rodent activity observed, previous warning given.
- Fail to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities on the food premises - hand wash basin under bench, no soap or single use hand towels provided.
Penalties
- $440
- $440
Total: $880
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A Haymarket restaurant was fined $880 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Gourmet Sizzling Plate
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warnings given.
- Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warnings given.
Penalties
- $440
- $440
Total: $880
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A Canley Vale restaurant was fined $3,520 for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Hai Au Lang Nuong
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 all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
- Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness.
- Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination - uncovered food in coolroom, evidence of pest contamination.
Penalties:
- $880
- $880
- $880
- $880
Total: $3,520
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A Fairfield restaurant was fined $880 for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Meme La Meme
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Sale of food past its use-by date - sour cream.
- Fail to store potentially hazardous food under temperature control.
Penalties:
- $440
- $440
Total: $880
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A Macquarie Fields bakery was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Baker's Choice
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities on the food premises - hand wash basin obstructed. Previous warning given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Bateman’s Bay restaurant was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Briar's Restaurant
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to take all practicable measures to prevent pests entering the food premises - previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Mona Vale cafe was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Brunch Time Delights
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to ensure food contact surfaces of fixtures, fittings and equipment are able to be easily and effectively cleaned and sanitised.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Bankstown cafe was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Cafe Nho
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to take all practicable measures to prevent pests entering the food premises - rodent activity observed.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Sydney restaurant was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: David's Kitchen
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to display potentially hazardous food under temperature control - previous warning given.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Merrylands West restaurant was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Fudoo Restaurant
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to process potentially hazardous food under temperature control - cooked duck.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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An Ashfield business was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Healthy Ocean Foods
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to take all practicable measures to eradicate and prevent the harbourage of pests - cockroach activity observed.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Stanhope Gardens grocer was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Stanhope Fruit Barn
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to have a temperature measuring device at the premises where potentially hazardous food is handled - previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Cabramatta grocery was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Van Lee Asian Grocery
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to store potentially hazardous food under temperature control - pork rolls, fried pork cakes and tofu, previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
Source: NSW Food Authority
