What not to do! Week 51
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: $21,560
A Gordon cafe was fined $1,760 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Cafe Teria
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to take all practicable measures to prevent pests entering the food premises - pest activity observed, previous warning given.
- Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warning given.
Penalties
- $880
- $880
Total: $1,760
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An Alexandria food outlet was fined $880 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Daily Fresh Lunch Bar
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination.
- Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness.
Penalties
- $440
- $440
Total: $880
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An Austral butcher was fined $1,320 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Edmonson Gourmet Meats
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Sale of food that fails to comply with the Food Standards Code - sale of continental chilli sausages containing illegal leve of sulphur dioxide preservative.
- Sale of food that fails to comply with the Food Standards Code - sale of Italian sausages containing illegal level of sulphur dioxide preservative.
- Sale of food that fails to comply with the Food Standards Code - sale of thin sausages containing illegal level of sulphur dioxide preservative.
Penalties
- $440
- $440
- $440
Total: $1,320
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A Summer Hill bakery was fined $1,760 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Happy Loaf
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination - uncovered croissants.
- Did permit birds in areas used by customers - previous warnings given.
Penalties
- $880
- $880
Total: $1,760
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A Penrith restaurant was fined $880 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Hero Teppanyaki
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to take all practicable measures to eradicate and prevent the harbourage of pests - cockroach activity observed, previous warnings given.
- Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warnings given.
Penalties
- $440
- $440
Total: $880
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A Sydney restaurant was fined $2,640 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Kobow
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to have a temperature measuring device at the premises where potentially hazardous food is handled.
- 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.
Penalties
- $880
- $880
- $880
Total: $2,640
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A Sydney restaurant was fined $1,760 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Machiavelli Ristorante
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- 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 - previous warning given.
Penalties
- $880
- $880
Total: $1,760
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A Murwillumbah restaurant was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Hot Wok and Grill
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - soap and single use hand towels, previous warning given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Manly restaurant was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Le Kiosk Restaurant
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 Pendle Hill food outlet was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Miruna's Super
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to display potentially hazardous food under temperature control - fish, chicken curry.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Perisher Valley takeaway was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Refuel Quality Fast Food
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to ensure food contact surfaces of equipment are in a clean and sanitary condition.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Five Dock restaurant was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Sushi Oh Oo
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Chatswood food outlet was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Tamarind Spice
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities on the food premises - hand wash basin obstructed and not supplied with warm running water, previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Darlinghurst restaurant was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: The Royal
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities on the food premises.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Cobar motel was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Town and Country Motel
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain premises, fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Baulkham Hills business was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness - previous warning given.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Sydney food outlet was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: 9 Marys
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - single use hand towels, previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
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A Bankstown business was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Anh Sang
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to take all practicable measures to prevent pests entering the food premises - cockroach and rodent activity observed, previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Chatswood food outlet was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Bassim
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination - uncovered food in coolroom, previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Gunnedah restaurant was fined $440 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Deepka Indian Restaurant
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination - previous warning given.
Penalties:
- $440
Total: $440
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A Blacktown food outlet was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Fiesta Filipino
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 Hornsby restaurant was fined $880 for a breach of food safety laws below.
Trade Name: Hero Sushi Train
Nature and circumstance of offence:
- Fail to display potentially hazardous food under temperature control - previous warnings given.
Penalties:
- $880
Total: $880
Source: NSW Food Authority