NSW Food Authority name and shame restaurants from Hungry Jacks to Red Rooster for penality notices
From dirty kitchens to expired food, restaurants across Sydney have been slapped with fines. See the list here.
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Nearly $90,000 worth of fines has been handed out to Sydney restaurants in the last three months, but one suburb’s establishments stand above the rest as top offenders.
NSW Food Authority have issued 44 restaurants in Sydney with $91,300 in penalty fines between May 15 to August 14, with unsatisfactory cleanliness, failed food standards, and allegedly supplying food that is not of the nature or substance demanded by the purchaser as just some of the breaches these establishments.
However, of the $85,300 worth of fines, Burwood restaurants have been hit with a whooping $40,040 in infringements, with some of their establishments breaching health standards up to six times.
Burwood based Pot & Sizzle was slapped with $4400 worth of infringments from the NSW Food Authority, after it failed to store food in a way that would protect it from contamination, failed to meet a standard of cleanliness and left equipment in a state of disrepair.
Meanwhile, at the nearby Hong Kong Yue Baby, the restauranters were issued fines totalling $68 20 for seven offences, including failing to comply with a prohibition order and failing to meet a standard of cleanliness after previous warnings.
Another Burwood-based restaurant, the New Hunan Noodle Bar was issued a $5280 fine for six offences.
THE 44 RESTAURANTS NAMED AND SHAMED
THE IDLI PROJECT
Located in Blacktown, the South Indian restaurant was issued a fine of $880 for Failing to maintain food premises and all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness
RESTAURANT TOSHIYA
Located in Cremorne, the Japanese restaurant was issued a fine of $880 for Fail to maintain the food premises and all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness – Previous warnings given
MASTER CHEN NORTH EAST CHINESE
Located in Burwood, the Chinese restaurant was issued a $1540 fine for Fail to comply with a prohibition order
FRESH BEEF HOT POT
Located in Burwood was issued a $880 fine for Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination
WEIZUIZI TIANJIN CUISINE
The store located in Willoughby was fined $880 for Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination – Previous warning given
FRENCH KISS CREPERIE (FOOD STALLS)
The food stall located in the City of Sydney was fined $880 for Fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of – warm running water. Previous warning given
GOBLIN KITCHEN AND BAR
The cafe located in Summer Hill was fined $880 for Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness – Previous warnings given
BAMBINOS KINDERGARTEN FAIRWATER
The Child care centre in Harrington Park was fined $880 for Fail to take all practicable measures to eradicate and prevent the harbourage of pests – Previous warnings given
Camden Council health inspectors discovered the breach – which had the potential to lead to a “harbourage of pests” – in late July before fining the childcare centre, which caters for children aged between six weeks and six years old, in August.
HONG KONG KITCHEN
Located in Chatswood the restaurant was fined $2640 over three fines.
Fail to, when processing food, take all necessary steps to prevent the likelihood of food being contaminated
Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination.
Fail to ensure food contact surfaces of equipment is in a clean and sanitary condition
BFC FAST FOOD
The restaurant located in Burwood has been fined $2640 over three fines.
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
Fail to maintain premises, fixtures, fittings, and equipment in a good state of repair and working order having regard to their use – Previous warnings issued.
Fail to display potentially hazardous food under temperature control.
MY AUNT’S HANDMADE NOODLES
The restaurant located in Burwood was fined $880 for Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness
D’PENYETZ AND D’CENDOL
The restaurant located in Burwood was fined $1760 over two offences.
Fail to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities on the food premises
Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness
OH MY PHO
The Vietnamese store located in Burwood was fined $3520 over four fines.
Fail to maintain premises, fixtures, fittings, and equipment in a good state of repair and working order having regard to their use – Previous warning given.
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness – Previous warning given.
Fail to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities on the food premises – Previous warning given.
Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness – Previous warning given
RICKSHAW FOOD
The restaurant located in Burwood was fined $1760 for two offences for Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness.
POT & SIZZLES
The restaurant located in Burwood was fined $4400 for five offences.
Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination.
Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
Fail to ensure food contact surfaces of equipment is in a clean and sanitary condition.
Fail to maintain premises, fixtures, fittings, and equipment in a good state of repair and working order having regard to their use.
LEUNG KAM KEE
The restaurant located in Burwood was fined $2640 for three offences.
Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness.
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
Fail to ensure food contact surfaces of equipment is in a clean and sanitary condition.
1915 LANZHOU BEEF NOODLES
The restaurant located in Burwood was fined $2640 for three offences.
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness – twice
Fail to maintain premises, fixtures, fittings, and equipment in a good state of repair and working order having regard to their use.
THE CUBE
A club venue located in Campbelltown, was fined $880 for failure to ensure that food for disposal is held and kept separate – Previous warnings given
PIZZA INN MINTO
The restaurant located in Campbelltown was fined $440 for fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - single use towels. Previous warnings given
PARK BONG SOOK
The restaurant located in Eastwood was fined $1540 for fail to comply with a prohibition order
LILONG BY TASTE OF SHANGHAI
The restaurant located in Castle Hill was fined $880 for failure to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness
FORTUNE PALACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
The restaurant located in Parramatta has been fined $2640 over three fines.
Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination.
Fail to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities on the food premises.
Fail to maintain the food premises all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
DUMPLING CHEERS (FOOD STALL)
The food stall located in Milsons Point was fined $880 for failure to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - warm running water. Previous warnings given
PAPPARICH
The restaurant located in Bayide was fined $1760 for two breaches.
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness.
WEIZUIZI TIANJIN CUISINE
Located in Chatswood, the restaurant was fined $880 for fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination.
ZEEJAN INDIAN RESTAURANT N SWEETS
The restaurant located in Blacktown was fined $1760 for two breaches.
Sale of food past its use-by date.
Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness
TASTY EATING HOUSE
Located in Chatswood, the restaurant was fined was fined $1760 for two breaches.
Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination.
Fail to take all practicable measures to process only safe and suitable food.
JAGGI’S INDIAN EATERY SEVEN HILLS
The restaurant located in Seven Hills was fined $880 for fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination
HONG KONG YUE BABY
The restaurant which is located in Burwood was fined $6820 over seven offences.
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness - Previous warnings given.
Fail to maintain premises, fixtures, fittings, and equipment in a good state of repair and working order having regard to their use - Previous warnings given.
Fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - warm running water - Previous warnings given.
Fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - warm running water - Previous warnings given.
Fail to comply with a prohibition order.
Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination - Previous warning given.
Fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - warm running water - Previous warnings given
CHARLOTTE CAFE (FOOD STALL)
Located in Lindfeild, the food stall was fined $880 for fail to ensure the design and construction of the food premises is appropriate for the activities for which the premises are used - Previous warning given
GARDEN OF EDEN CAFE
The cafe located in Liverpool and has been fined $1320 over three offences.
Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness.
Fail to ensure walls and ceilings are able to be easily and effectively cleaned - Previous warning given.
Fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - single use towels.
PEPPER’S PIZZA
Located in Darlinghurst, the pizza establishment was fined $880 for fail to notify the appropriate enforcement agency before the food business commences any food handling operations.
MORTLAKE OCEAN FOOD
The seafood store located in Canada Bay has been fined $7920 over five offences.
Fail to comply with a prohibition order four times.
Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination.
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
JAGGI’S INDIAN EATERY
The restaurant in North Sydney was fined $1760 over two breaches.
Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness - Previous warnings given.
Fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - warm running water.
HUNGRY JACKS RESTAURANT
The fast food establishment in Campbelltown was fined $880 for fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness - Previous warnings given.
HEBERSHAM TAKEAWAY
The Blacktown restaurant was fined $660 for fail to ensure copy of the food safety supervisor certificate is kept on the premises and produced for inspection on request by an authorised officer.
HARRYS RESTAURANT AND BAR (FOOD STALL)
The food stall located in Brighton Le Sands was fined $2640 over three offences.
Failed to notify appropriate enforcement agency before conducting the food business.
Fail to ensure the design and construction of the food premises is appropriate for the activities for which the premises are used.
Fail to ensure the design and construction of the food premises excludes dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and other contaminates.
ALEX N ROLL
Located in Marrickville, the establishment was fined $880 of two breaches.
Fail to display potentially hazardous food under temperature control.
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
KEBABS AND PIZZA ON QUEEN
The kebab shop was fined $880 for fail to display potentially hazardous food under temperature control - Previous warnings given
NEW HUNAN NOODLE BAR
The Burwood noodle bar was fined $5280 for six offences.
Fail to store potentially hazardous food under temperature control.
Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination.
Fail to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities on the food premises.
Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness.
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
Fail to maintain premises, fixtures, fittings, and equipment in a good state of repair and working order having regard to their use.
XI BAY HANDMADE NOODLE RESTAURANT
The Burwood restaurant was fined $4400 over five breaches
Fail to store food in such a way that it is protected from the likelihood of contamination.
Fail to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness.
Fail to maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness - Previous warnings given.
Fail to maintain premises, fixtures, fittings, and equipment in a good state of repair and working order having regard to their use - Previous warning given.
Fail to have hand washing facilities that are located where they can be easily accessed by food handlers within areas where food handlers work - Previous warning given.
RED ROOSTER BLACKTOWN EAST
The famous food chain was fined $880 for failing to maintain the food premises and all fixtures, fittings and equipment to the required standard of cleanliness.
GRILL’D - 188 PITT STREET
The restaurant chain was fined $1540 for fail to supply food that is not of the nature or substance demanded by the purchaser
BLUE MONKEY THAI
The Rose Bay located restaurant was fined $1760 for two offences.
Fail to take all practicable measures to prevent pests entering the food premises - Previous warning given.
Fail to maintain at or near each hand washing facility a supply of - soap and single use towels. Previous warning given.
ENVY CAFE
Located in Summer Hill the restaurant was fined $440 for fail to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities on the food premises - Previous warnings given
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