Nasi Kandar restaurant ordered to close for 14 days for washing leftover food before reselling
JKNNS stressed that it takes food hygiene and safety issues seriously.
SEREMBAN - A nasi kandar restaurant in the district has been ordered to close for 14 days after it was alleged to have washed leftover food for reuse the following day.
The Negeri Sembilan State Health Department (JKNNS) said in a statement that the premises will be closed from Feb 3 to Feb17.
“JKNNS took note of complaints that went viral on social media alleging that a food handler at the restaurant was seen washing leftover food such as chicken, mutton and tofu from unsold dishes to be cooked again the next day.
“Following an investigation, enforcement action was taken against the owner, including closure of the premises under Section 11 of the Food Act 1983 and the issuance of a compound notice under the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009,” the department said on Wednesday.
JKNNS stressed that it takes food hygiene and safety issues seriously.
It reminded the public, particularly food premises owners, operators and food handlers to ensure that food safety standards are strictly observed.
“Failure to comply with hygiene and food safety requirements can lead to food poisoning incidents,” it said.
Earlier, Sinar reported that the incident was shared by a social media user who claimed to have witnessed the act behind the premises at about 12.18am on Tuesday.
“I saw a worker washing leftover food such as chicken, mutton and tofu, which were clearly unsold cooked dishes, before separating them into trays,” the individual said.
The witness added that after confronting the worker, they were told the leftovers were washed to be reused the next day.
Describing the act as unacceptable, the individual said it posed a serious risk to public health.
“At first, another worker tried to mislead me with dishonest answers, but eventually admitted that the food would indeed be cooked again and claimed it was ‘not dangerous’.
“This behaviour is completely unethical, unsafe and extremely disgusting,” the individual said.
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