Suspension of Hanis, the Food Shop at PLQ Mall, Singapore
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has announced the suspension of Hanis, the food shop located at 10 Paya Lebar Road, #B2-18, PLQ Mall, Singapore 409057, under the Points Demerit System. The suspension will be in effect for two weeks, from 14th May 2024 to 27th May 2024.
The licensee has accumulated 12 demerit points within a 12-month period, resulting in a total fine of $800. The offences committed include:
- Failure to keep licensed premises free of infestation (6 demerit points)
- Failure to keep licensed premises free of infestation (6 demerit points)
According to the SFA’s track record, a licensee who accumulates 12 or more demerit points within a 12-month period may have their licence suspended for a period of either two or four weeks or cancelled. Additionally, all food handlers working in the suspended premises will be required to re-attend and pass the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 before they can resume work as food handlers. The licensee must also ensure that all food hygiene officers working in the suspended premises, if any, re-attend and pass the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 3.
The SFA takes a serious view of these offences and reminds food operators to maintain good food and personal hygiene practices at all times. The agency will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone found to be in violation of the Environmental Public Health Act.
In the interest of maintaining a high standard of food hygiene at all eating establishments, the SFA advises members of the public who come across poor food safety practices in food establishments not to patronise such outlets and to provide feedback via the online feedback form (https://www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback) or to call the SFA Contact Centre at 68052871 with details for follow-up investigations.
Note: The SFA is committed to ensuring a high level of food safety and hygiene in all food establishments in Singapore. The agency encourages the public to play an active role in maintaining food safety standards by reporting any instances of poor food safety practices.