The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) lifted the suspension of the food business operations of Kim Hock Food Trading Pte Ltd, a food processing establishment, on 11 May 2021.
On 30 April 2021, during an inspection of the said premises, it was observed that there were cockroach, ant and fly infestations at multiple locations in the premises. Storage of exposed food products in the loading bay was also observed. In the interest of public health, SFA instructed the licensee to rectify the lapses and take necessary measures to improve the cleanliness of its premises.
Kim Hock Food Trading Pte Ltd, which was suspended from 30 April 2021, is allowed to resume operations as it has rectified the lapses that were identified leading to its suspension.
(https://www.sfa.gov.sg/newsroom/food-hygiene-notices/detail/suspension-of-the-food-business-operations-of-food-processing-establishment-at-15-woodlands-loop-02-38-39-singapore-738322)
Food safety is a joint responsibility as food can be contaminated anywhere along the food chain. While SFA continues to be vigilant and works to ensure that regulatory measures are in place and properly enforced, the industry and consumers must also play their part.
All food operators should ensure that their premises are clean and well-maintained, and staff are adequately trained on proper food safety management. SFA will take enforcement action against food operators who do not adhere to regulations or comply with food hygiene and food safety requirements. Offenders are liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.
Members of the public who come across poor hygiene practices in food establishments are advised not to patronise them but to report to SFA via the online feedback form (www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback) with details for our follow-up investigations.