Penang food court ordered to close due to cockroach infestation


GEORGE TOWN: The Penang City Council (MBPP) has ordered a food court complex in the Barat Daya district near here to be closed for 14 days after a cockroach infestation in the kitchen and food preparation areas.

In a statement on Monday (May 26), MBPP said that the cleanliness of the premises was found to be below the set standards.

"The food court complex has been ordered to close immediately for 14 days until June 8, in accordance with By-Law 38 (1), By-Laws (Food Establishments) MPPP 1991.

"In the operation, among the aspects that were given attention to were the licensing conditions set by MBPP such as the validity of the business licence, cleanliness of the premises, compliance of food operators and so on," according to a statement on its Facebook page on Monday (May 26).

MBPP stressed its emphasis on the cleanliness of food eateries to ensure that the provision of food for customers is up to hygienic standards. – Bernama

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