A popular Isle of Wight Chinese takeaway was found to be at risk of attracting pests, by inspectors who also found dirty protective clothing and a poor standard of hygiene. The businesses says improvements have been made.
Ko-Sing, on Sandown Road, in Lake, was inspected by the Isle of Wight Council, in November.
The environmental health team issued a one-star rating — which means ‘major improvement’ is necessary.
Today (Friday), a spokesperson for Ko-Sing said improvements had been made following the visit and a re-inspection is awaited.
In the recently published report, inspectors found vegetation and fallen apples on the floor, in a bin area outside and feared it would attract rats and mice.
Redundant equipment in the waste storage bin area meant rats and mice could harbour there without being detected, they said.
The general standard of hygiene was poor, in particular: Storage bins for flour, sugar and salt; the takeaway’s floor; the handles of fridges and freezers and dry store.
Inspectors saw dirty cloths left on work surfaces, which were used to wipe surfaces and boards.
Staff were also wearing dirty protective clothing and a pile of dirty aprons were found in a box in the dry food store.
Staff who were handling open, high-risk foods were not provided with suitable protective over-clothing, inspectors said, warning dirty clothing may harbour bacteria which could be transferred to food.
There was also a risk of accidental cross-contamination of allergens, as celery was stored alongside other foods on a worktop and not sealed in an airtight container.
Inspectors also noted open sauce containers and defrosting meat on the floor of a rear store room, as well as uncovered containers and bags of food in the fridges and freezers, presenting a risk of physical contamination.
Equipment and utensils were not being sanitised properly because the detergent being used was not designed to kill bacteria.
No documentation had been completed to confirm necessary temperature checks on food and there was no evidence of opening and closing checks.
It was also recommended fly screens be added to windows used for ventilation, and personal food be stored in a different area.
PCC Urges People To Hand In Blades To Curb Knife Crime Epidemic
Isle Of Wight Council Signs Tobacco Control Declaration In Commitment To Smoke-Free Future
Hoarding Removed From Ryde Interchange To Reveal Smart Glazed Exterior
Levelling Up Minister Pays Visit To Isle Of Wight To Address £20m Ryde Investment Plans
HRH The Princess Royal Meets East Wight Primary School Children Learning To Sail In Seaview
Maritime Units Heading For Isle Of Wight Armed Forces Day
Funding Boost For Council Chairman's Chosen Charity
Medina Way Works In Place This Sunday
Islander Georgie To Star On BBC1's Great British Sewing Bee
Labour's West Wight Candidate Outlines Island Plan
Scam Warnings Issued For Isle Of Wight
Islanders Invited To Take Part In Charity Fire Walk For St Catherine’s
New Company To Bid For Digital Radio Licence On The Isle Of Wight
Police Respond To Anti-Social Behaviour Involving Electric Motorbikes In Puckpool
New Records Set Following ‘Extraordinary’ Walk The Wight
Appeal Launched Following Ryde Cashpoint Theft
Islanders Urged To Make Sure They're 'Emergency Ready'
Cast Your Vote For New Sea Defence Scheme To Win People's Choice Award
Operation Sceptre - A Number Of Surrender Bins Across Isle Of Wight
Man Jailed For Ryde Burglary And Knife Offences
