Caught with filthy practices


A disgusting looking utensils container found by enforcement officers during the operation.

ERRANT eatery operators in Penang still have not improved their ways as the state Health Department found out.

During a raid in Bayan Lepas on the outlets previously given bad hygiene ratings, officers were greeted with several unappetising sights including cockroaches crawling between serving plates, filthy cooking utensils and rat droppings.

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