The Banana Leaf Apolo at Race Course Road suspended 2 weeks for selling unclean food

The Banana Leaf Apolo at 56 Race Course Road has been suspended for two weeks, from Nov. 8 to 21, 2024.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced on Nov. 8 that the eatery had accumulated 14 demerit points within 12 months, and as such, was fined S$1,000.

The eatery received demerit points for failing to keep the premises clean, ensuring the cleanliness of appliances, and selling unclean food.

SFA also announced that another eatery, Shahi Briyani House at 10 Rowell Road, had its license suspended for two weeks, from Nov. 8 to 21, 2024.

The eatery accumulated 16 demerit points within 12 months and was fined S$1,100.

It had failed to keep its premises clean, free of infestation and to register assistants.

Both eateries will require all food handlers to re-attend and pass the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 before they can resume work.

All food hygiene officers working in the eateries, if any, must re-attend and pass the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 3.

The agency said:

"SFA takes a serious view of these offences and would like to remind food business operators to observe good food and personal hygiene practices at all times. This includes engaging only registered food handlers and ensuring upkeep and maintenance of licensed premises (including toilets within). SFA will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone found to be in violation of the Environmental Public Health Act."

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