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Walsall takeaway shut after mouse droppings found

A takeaway was closed for nine days and ordered to pay an £8,000 fine after mouse droppings were found inside the building.

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Environmental health officers took action against Spicy Land in Harden Road, Walsall, following a site visit last month.

Officers said the droppings had placed the public's health at risk and they had decided to take action against the business for falling 'outside the required hygiene standards'.

Legal action was taken against director, Ibrar Kabir, and the company itself.

Both pleaded guilty at Walsall Magistrates' Court to three offences of failing to comply with health and safety rules.

Both were fined £1,000 for each of the three offences, and ordered to pay £2,204 costs and a victim surcharge of £300.

David Elrington, Walsall Council's regulatory services manager, said: "Food business operators must carry out regular checks as mice are not always visible but evidence of their activity should be.

"Mice spread diseases such as salmonella and their faeces can contaminate food products thereby placing the public's health at risk if they are present in an area where food is being stored and sold.

"The safety of our residents is paramount and we will always look to take prompt action against those premises that fall outside the required hygiene standards."

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