: In ensuring the public’s safety and health when consuming food at eateries, local councils are playing their roles by closely monitoring food operators’ premises.
“Routine inspections are also carried out to ascertain and verify the grade of hygiene that has been given to a premises.As of June, a total of 328 compounds were issued to owners because their premises were not in good condition and clean at all times. “Some of them are not vaccinated against typhoid fever and other diseases as directed by the council.”
“The percentage of premises that get grades A and B increase every year. Meanwhile, the number of outlets ordered to close due to unhygienic conditions is also declining. “Our enforcement team raided various locations in Kuala Lumpur. Operators caught repeating an offence have had their premises closed for up to 14 days,” said the spokesman.