MBSJ shuts three grocery shops in Bandar Sunway over hygiene violations

Several premises were ordered to close immediately after being found to have committed various offenses, such as hygiene violation during the Integrated Operation with Internal Departments at the Bandar Sunway Commercial Centre conducted by MBSJ.— EZARD FAROUQ/The Star

THREE grocery shops in Lagoon Perdana, Bandar Sunway, have been ordered to close after an enforcement operation uncovered illegal chicken slaughtering activities, rat droppings and improper food storage.

Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) said the operation on Jalan PJS 9/1B on Friday (Nov 13) involved officers from its health, licensing and enforcement departments.

At one shop, inspectors discovered six live chickens kept in two crates and three recently slaughtered birds stored in black plastic bins.

The premises was found to have breached licensing conditions by selling live chickens and carrying out slaughtering activities. MBSJ issued a notice of offence and seized live chickens and equipment under By-law 57(1).

Two other grocery shops, both operated by the same owner, received Grade D cleanliness ratings after inspectors found rat droppings and improperly stored food.

All three shops were ordered shut under By-law 62 of the Food Establishments Licensing By-laws (Subang Jaya City Council) 2007.

MBSJ said enforcement would continue to ensure businesses complied with licensing conditions and hygiene standards.