£20,000 fine for Uncontrolled Mice Infestation

摘要

A Southall-based sandwich maker, Bream Foods has been fined £20,000 after pleading guilty to failing to tackle nan uncontrolled mice infestation. n nThe firm, which pleaded guilty to 12 food hygiene-related offences at Ealing Magistrate’s Court in May 2010, was nfirst inspected by the council last July following complaints about rats and excessive rubbish. n nDuring the initial visit, regulatory services officers identified seven food hygiene offences, including having dirty nfloors and dumping hundreds of sandwiches outside the premises. The firm had also failed to train staff in the nbasics of food hygiene. n nWhen officials conducted a further inspection in September 2009, four additional offences were identified. nCouncillor Ranjit Dheer said: “It’s shocking that this company was preparing food in such unhygienic conditions. n n“I’m pleased the court has recognised the seriousness of the situation and it is clearly reflected in the hefty fine nthey have meted out. This case should serve as a reminder that we will prosecute individuals and businesses nwhich flout regulations and put people’s health at serious risk.”