Barat Daya Food Court Ordered To Close, Overrun By Cockroaches

GEORGE TOWN, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Penang City Council (MBPP) has ordered a food court complex in the Barat Daya district near here to be closed for 14 days from today after the discovery of cockroach infestation in the kitchen and food preparation areas.

In a statement, MBPP said that through an operation conducted on cleanliness of food premises, it was discovered that the cleanliness level of the premises was less than satisfactory, as it was below the set standards.

“The food court complex has been ordered to close its premises immediately for 14 days effective today 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 the statement on its Facebook page tonight.

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