Tiberias International Food Pte Ltd fined $1,000 for food safety lapses

                Tiberias International Food Pte Ltd was fined $1,000 by the Court yesterday for food safety lapses committed under the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations.

2            In June 2024, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) received reports of gastroenteritis involving six individuals who had consumed food prepared by Ayam Penyet President, which is a retail food establishment under Tiberias International Food Pte Ltd. None were hospitalised.

3           MOH and SFA conducted a joint inspection at the food establishment’s premises located at Hillion Mall and found multiple food safety lapses. These included a dirty chiller, which increases the risk of cross contamination in food items, as well as dirty racks and wall tiles, which were indicative of poor food safety standards in the premises.

4              All food operators should ensure their premises are clean and well-maintained, as well as adhere to proper food hygiene and food safety requirements. SFA will not hesitate to take enforcement action against food operators found to be in violation of the Environmental Public Health Act. Offenders are liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $100 for everyday or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.

5              Food safety is a joint responsibility. Members of the public who come across poor food safety practices in food establishments are advised not to patronise them and provide feedback via our online feedback form (www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback) with details for our follow-up investigations.