Pub Owner Fined for Food Hygiene Offences, Restrictive Order Issued

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Food safety officials from Mid Suffolk District Council carried out an inspection of the Queen's Head pub in Eye, Suffolk, in July 2022, after concerns were raised about the premises. A further inspection was conducted on June 27 of this year, revealing that while the pub was cleaner, the general standards of cleaning were still not satisfactory. As a result, the pub owner, Leigh Gardiner, was fined a total of £498, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £199, and told to pay costs to the council totaling £3,010.81. A hygiene prohibition order was also issued, restricting the sale of wet goods and high-risk food items until the pub meets food safety standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Leigh Gardiner, the owner of the Queen's Head pub, was issued a hygiene prohibition order after being fined for food hygiene offences.
  • The order restricts the sale of wet goods and high-risk food items at the pub until food safety standards are met.
  • Mr Gardiner invested in fly zappers to resolve an issue with flies, but food safety officials remained concerned about the effective management of food safety at the pub.
  • The pub was inspected on July 2022 and June 27 of this year, revealing ongoing issues with cleaning standards.
  • Mr Gardiner was fined a total of £498, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £199, and told to pay costs to the council totaling £3,010.81.
  • The inspection was carried out by food safety officials from Mid Suffolk District Council.

Statistics:

  • £498: Total fine imposed on Leigh Gardiner for food hygiene offences.
  • £199: Victim surcharge ordered to be paid by Mr Gardiner.
  • £3,010.81: Costs ordered to be paid by Mr Gardiner to the council.
  • 2: Number of inspections carried out by food safety officials from Mid Suffolk District Council.
  • July 2022: Date of the first inspection.
  • June 27, 2024: Date of the second inspection.

Sources:

  • "Pub owner issued with hygiene prohibition order after food hygiene offences." Gazette.
  • "Food safety officers from Mid Suffolk District Council carried out an inspection of the Queen's Head pub in Eye, Suffolk, in July 2022."
  • "A further inspection was carried out on June 27 of this year."