TWO Nasi Kandar eateries at Gat Lebuh Macallum were ordered to close for two weeks in the ‘Operasi Bersih’ conducted by health officers from Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and the state Health Department on July 24.
Rat droppings were found in these two outlets where some 13 notices were issued amounting to a compound of RM3,250.
The operation was conducted by 10 health officers from MBPP and 5 from the state Health Department.
MBPP Licensing director Azman Surin said the standard of hygiene of these two outlets were found to be below the ‘safe level’ hence received closing order.
“The main purpose of our operation is to ensure that food premises in Penang are clean and safe for consumers in accordance with the safety standards set by the health ministry.
“So, today we have conducted our inspection at two food premises and found that they are below the safe level, scoring 52.3 and 51.4 respectively.
“The minimum score for the food premises to continue operating is 65%,” said Azman.
According to Azman, the two premises will be closed for two weeks under Akta Makanan 1983.
“As of this operation, we are more focused on the provisions of law under Akta Makanan 1983, MBPP’s Undang-undang Kecil Establishment Makanan 1991 and Undang- undang Kecil Kebersihan dan Keselamatan.
“These premises which have been ordered to close for two weeks can resume operations within the said duration if they meet the safety standard set by the Health Ministry.
“They can inform the state Health Department for inspection once their premises have been cleaned up,” added Azman.
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