A filthy chargoal grill
A takeaway owner whose premises were so filthy that it became overrun by German cockroaches, has pleaded guilty to 10 food hygiene offences at Birmingham Magistrates Court.
Javed Iqbal (40) of Pool Farm Road, Balsall Heath, was charged with a total of 10 offences, 5 relating to the insanitary condition of Griller Pizza and Fish Bar, 24 Taunton Road, Birmingham on 19th August 2009, and 5 resulting from an inspection on 2nd December 2009.
There was evidence of pest activity in the food preparation and food storage areas on both occasions.
Mr Iqbal was ordered to pay fines totalling £4,500 and prohibited from managing or operating a food business for 6 months.
On 19th August 2009 and again on 2nd December 2009 Environmental Health Officers from Birmingham City Council noticed mice droppings, and mice and German cockroaches scurrying freely through the premises.
On both visits, conditions were sufficiently bad that officers immediately closed the premises.
A tray of fish defrosting on a dirty floor
Food preparation areas were extremely dirty, and a box of fish was being defrosted by a water pipe that was laid on the floor amongst cockroaches and mouse droppings.
A charcoal grill had not been cleaned in a very long time, and grease and food debris had run down the grill, pooling on the floor, providing a perfect environment for pests to prosper.
Councillor Neil Eustace, Chair of the Public Protection Committee at Birmingham City Council, says:
“German cockroaches are identifiable by their orange stripes, and like the Germany’s World Cup team, they are extremely quick and keen athletes.
“However, unlike the German team, on this occasion, they have been routed by the English and eliminated at an early stage.”
ENDS
For more information please contact Hayley Meachin on 0121 303 1271/ 07920 750007 hayley.meachin@birmingham.gov.uk
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