A Hull takeaway popular with revellers using the Welly Club, Beverley Road has been prosecuted by Hull City Council for food safety offences including extensive mouse activity in the kitchen and storage areas.
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The owner of the Yorkshire Pizza takeaway, 126-128 Beverley Road, Mr Jamil Mahmood Said admitted six food safety offences contrary to Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006 and waste disposal offences contrary to the Waste Disposal Act 1990.
A routine food safety inspection by Environmental Health Officers from Hull City Council in March 2013 revealed widespread mouse activity in the food preparation and storages areas, a lack of a documented food safety management system, filthy work surfaces, walls and food preparation equipment and food was found to be contaminated with mouse droppings. Additionally it was found that structural problems with the building were allowing free and easy access for vermin.
Environmental enforcement officers from the Council’s Neighbourhood Nuisance Team also prosecuted Mr Said as they found waste from the business unlawfully deposited on other premises – these offences were under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Mr Said pleaded guilty to all charges at Hull Magistrates Court on Friday 30 August 2013.
In respect of the waste offences Mr Said was fined £500 and ordered to pay costs of £843. With regards to the food safety offences he was fined £1750 and ordered to pay costs of £1460 in costs and a victim surcharge of £120, totalling £4673.
Immediately after the inspection the takeaway was rated as a 0 – urgent improvement necessary, and the Environmental Health Officers secured a formal closure of the business via the Magistrates Court using a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order. The takeaway remained closed for a number of weeks until officers were satisfied that the imminent risk to health was lifted and the mouse activity had been fully eradicated and proofing measures had been taken.
Since the closure the takeaway continued to make improvements and Mr Said sought a re-inspection under the Council’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and now currently holds a rating of 4 – good. All food premises’ ratings can be found at www.food.gov.uk.
Councillor John Hewitt, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods and communities said:
“This case highlights how valuable routine inspections carried out by the council are. I urge all members of the public to use the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme when dining out or when shopping for food.
“I encourage all businesses to display their hygiene rating, to demonstrate their good hygiene practice.”
Trevor Todd, Assistant Head of Service for Health and Well Being, said:
“These appalling conditions were found during a routine food hygiene inspection by Environmental Health Officers who then took the necessary action to immediately close the premises in order to protect public health.
“I am pleased that Mr Said has taken advice and instruction from the officers involved and this has resulted in a much improved Food Hygiene Rating”.
