SEVEN food premises in SS15, Subang Jaya, Selangor that were ordered to close due to hygiene issues can now reopen for business as the operators have complied with cleanliness requirements.
A Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) spokesperson said the closures were carried out between January and May after checks found the premises dirty.
The city council said 86 food premises in SS15 were inspected and graded during the period, with 31 receiving Grade A, 37 Grade B, 11 Grade C while seven were placed under Grade D, which resulted in the closure order.
“Overall, compliance among food operators in SS15 is satisfactory, with 79% of inspected premises obtaining Grade A and Grade B,” the spokesperson said.
All seven premises were later allowed to resume operations after follow-up inspections found they had complied with MBSJ’s cleanliness requirements.
MBSJ said it had not received any reports of food poisoning linked to food premises in SS15 so far.
Those who had recently eaten at affected premises were advised to monitor their health and seek medical treatment if they experienced symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach ache, fever or signs of food poisoning.
MBSJ said premises that were ordered to close would only be allowed to reopen after a re-inspection confirmed that cleanliness was satisfactory.
The conditions include requiring all food handlers to attend a recognised basic food handling course, possess valid typhoid vaccinations, carry out thorough cleaning and engage pest control services.
MBSJ said enforcement action could also be taken against operators who breached licensing conditions or operated without valid licences.
This may include compound notices or seizure action against premises that placed chairs, tables, stalls, cooking equipment or other obstructions on five-foot ways, public parking bays or pedestrian walkways without council approval.
MBSJ said the measures were necessary to ensure compliance with by-laws and safeguard public cleanliness, safety and well-being.
