5 coffee shops in AMK, Jurong East, Whampoa, Balestier and Geylang suspended on same day for dirty toilets
Update on May 20:
Original article:
Five coffee shops were suspended one day on May 16 for dirty toilets, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
They are:
- Bgain 630 Eating House at 630 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4
- 303 Jurong Food House at 303 Jurong East Avenue Street 32
- Coffee shop at 82 Whampoa Drive
- Sin Mee Eating House in Balestier Hill Shopping Centre
- Hock Khong at 43 Lorong 27 Geylang
The first four accumulated 12 demerit points within a 12-month period and was fined a total of $1,300 for failing to keep their toilets clean and in good repair.
The fifth, Hock Khong, accumulated 14 demerit points and was fined $1,200 for failing to keep their toilets clean and in good repair as well as failing to provide toilet sanitary supplies.
SFA said that food business operators should observe good food and personal hygiene practices at all times. These include engaging only registered food handlers and ensuring upkeep and maintenance of licensed premises, including toilets within.
On March 4, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment announced that under a new $5 million Coffee Shop Toilet Renovation Grant, coffee shop operators can apply to the National Environment Agency (NEA) for up to 95 per cent funding for costs, capped at $50,000 per coffee shop.
Operators will also be able to tap NEA's $5 million Coffee Shop Toilet Deep Cleaning Grant, for funding of up to 95 per cent of the cost of a two-year deep cleaning contract, capped at $25,000 per coffee shop, reported The Straits Times.
"Successful grant applicants will also receive complimentary on-site toilet cleaning training at their coffee shops for in-house cleaners," said the ministry.
NEA will provide more details of the two grants later in 2025.
