2 coffee shops in Jurong East and Upper Thomson suspended 2 weeks, fined for offences including infestation
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) suspended two Indian Muslim coffee shops two weeks for failing to keep their licensed premises free of infestation and failing to register an assistant.
The period of suspension is from April 29 to May 12.
Al Azeem at 253 Jurong East Street 24 accumulated 12 demerit points within a 12-month period and was fined a total of $900.
Rsak Restaurant in Wah Loon Building at 10 Tagore Drive in Upper Thomson was fined $800.
All food handlers working in the suspended premises would be required to re-attend and pass the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Food Safety Course Level 1 before they can resume work as food handlers.
The licensee is also required to ensure that all food hygiene officers working in the suspended premises, if any, re-attend and pass the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 3.
SFA added that food business operators should observe good food and personal hygiene practices at all times. This includes engaging only registered food handlers and ensuring upkeep and maintenance of licensed premises, including toilets within.
