Milton Keynes City Council takes action over filthy conditions found in Bletchley restaurant.
An infestation of cockroaches and poor conditions led to Bengal Spice in Bletchley being forced to close temporarily.
During an inspection at the Bletchley premises, Milton Keynes City Council colleagues found the restaurant kitchen to be crawling with cockroaches and in a filthy condition. The city council forced the restaurant to close due to an imminent risk to the health of customers.
Milton Keynes Magistrates Court granted a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order to ensure that the premises remained closed until the imminent risk of health had been removed and permission was obtained from the city council to recommence trading. The restaurant was ordered to pay £1,195.87 in costs.
Bengal Spice have since addressed the issues and have been granted permission to reopen. The city council will continue to monitor conditions.
Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, Councillor Mick Legg said, “Our Environmental Health team play an important role in ensuring premises comply with the law and don’t put customers in harm’s way. This sends a clear message that any premises that are not adhering to safety regulations will be found out, and forced to take action by us and by the Courts. In this case, the restaurant addressed the issues quickly, and we will continue to monitor conditions to ensure they uphold the standards expected of them.”
