Food Village in Sembawang suspended for 2 weeks, fined for offences including infestation
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is suspending the licence of Food Village at Block 115 Canberra Walk in Sembawang for two weeks from July 8 to 21.
The coffee shop accumulated 12 demerit points within a 12-month period and was fined a total of $900 for failing to register assistant and failing to keep its premises free of infestation.
Also suspended for the same period is Sachi Catering at 9 Lorong 21A Geylang.
The licensee has accumulated 14 demerit points within a 12-month period and was fined a total of $1,000 for failing to keep its toilet clean as well as failing to keep its premises clean and free of infestation.
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 toilets within.
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