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Cockroaches on the counter land takeaway a huge fine

A takeaway that was operating with mouse droppings on work surfaces, has been blasted by health inspectors.

In December 2023, officers from Manchester City Council’s Environmental Health Team visited Karahi Box Ltd – trading as Daawat – in Stockport Road, Manchester, to carry out a routine inspection.

Several serious violations of Food Safety and Hygiene regulations were found including an active pest infestation, poorly cleaned and unhygienic conditions and a dead cockroach near a food preparation table.

Officers also noted that food management systems, which ensure the safe preparation and storage of food, were not in place, posing a potential risk to the public.

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the business appeared before Manchester Magistrates’ Court, represented by its director, Mohammed Tariq Jilani.

Entering four guilty pleas for offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013, the businesses was ordered to pay a fine of £6,000.

It was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £2,000, and costs of £2,840.

Councillor Lee-Ann Igbon said: “There are several thousand takeaways and restaurants in Manchester which is why we, as a council, take food hygiene and safety very seriously.

“Regular inspections such as this are vital in ensuring that standards, which ultimately are in place to protect the public, are maintained.

“In this case there were a series of major violations which is demonstrated by the size of the fine that was imposed.

“I hope this sends a clear message that businesses which disregard safety like this will face the full force of the law.”

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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