Dindigul Thalappakatti Legendary Biriyani restaurant in Little India suspended for 2 weeks, fined for infestation
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is suspending the licence of Dindigul Thalappakatti Legendary Biriyani restaurant for two weeks from May 20 to June 2.
Located at 195 Kitchener Road in Little India, the eatery accumulated 12 demerit points within a 12-month period and was fined a total of $800 for failing to keep its licensed premises free of infestation.
Dindigul Thalappakatti Legendary Biriyani is an international chain with outlets in India, Sri Lanka, UAE, Malaysia, France, the US and Singapore.
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 said 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 the toilets.
