Food Truck Receives One-Star Rating, Owner Disputes Claims

A food truck belonging to Bao to the Broth, a city restaurant, received a one-star rating from food hygiene inspectors. The rating was initially given after an inspection on May 31, which found several issues including a dirty condition, temperature control issues, and a lack of food safety management system. However, the owner claims that within two weeks of the inspection, over £10,000 was spent refurbishing the truck, installing new equipment and addressing the concerns.

Key Takeaways:

• The food truck was initially given a one-star rating due to several critical issues, including a dirty condition, temperature control issues, and a lack of food safety management system.
• The owner disputes the claims, stating that the inspector was "satisfied" with the refurbishment and that the truck is now trading again.
• The initial inspection found issues with the temperature of the rice cooker, the storage of high-risk foods, and a gap between the fridge and the fridge door.
• The business had no documented food safety management system and no staff training records at the time of the visit.
• The owner claims that more than £10,000 was spent on refurbishing the truck within two weeks of the inspection.
• The truck has since been refurbished with new equipment, a new floor, walls, and ceiling, as well as new fridges and a fixed water supply.
• The business has since provided evidence of food hygiene training and implemented procedures for customer allergen information.

Statistics:

• £10,000 - the amount spent on refurbishing the truck
• 2 weeks - the time taken by the owner to address the concerns and refurbish the truck
• 1 star - the initial rating given to the food truck
• 5 stars - the hygiene rating of the parent restaurant

Sources:

• No specific date, "A food truck that was given a one-star rating from food hygiene inspectors has been handed hundreds of pounds worth of fines, after the business was fined £420 and given a £150 fee" [1]
• No specific date, "The business has since provided evidence of food hygiene training and implemented procedures for customer allergen information" [Anonymous spokesperson for Bao to the Broth]