Disgusting food premise

 Dirty premise will attracts pest, like mouse and cockroaches.  The presence of mouse could leads to Leptospiosis decease and induce food poisoning.  The decease is lethal and the infected person could died if not treated in early stage.  it would also resulting paralyze and joint pain for long period. 

Thus, food business owner should make sure the hygienic of their premise as the bad environment could affect the health condition of the crew and customers.  

A serious reminder for Food Business owner...

Food business owner may be compounded up to RM2500 under the category of premises under Rule 11 (1) (a).  This rule is read in conjunction with Rule 16 (1) of the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 as the owner fails to ensure the premises are free of any pests.

Premises that is at high risk for food poisoning may also be closed under the Food Act 1983 section 11, not more than 14 days and if they do not comply with the order, it would be an offense and on conviction could be jailed for a term not exceeding 5 years or fined or both.

Thus, do make sure the food premise is clean and free of PEST so that food business is consistently maintained. 

Credit: Food Safety & Quality Division, Labuan Federal Territory Health Department.