SUSPENSION OF LICENCES OF MUM’S KITCHEN CATERING AT 3015, BEDOK NORTH STREET 5, #02-06, SHIMEI EAST KITCHEN, SINGAPORE 486350, AND CHERISH DELIGHTS PTE LTD AT 3015 BEDOK NORTH STREET 5, #02-08, SHIMEI EAST KITCHEN, SINGAPORE 486350

               MOH and SFA are investigating two cases of gastroenteritis traced to the consumption of food prepared at Mum’s Kitchen Catering and Cherish Delights. In view of the suspected ongoing transmission, SFA has suspended the licences of:

          i)            Mum’s Kitchen Catering Pte Ltd (Licence number: S01046N000) at 3015, Bedok North Street 5, #02-06, Shimei East Kitchen, Singapore 486350; and

         ii)            Cherish Delights Pte Ltd (Licence number: SE04032C000) at 3015 Bedok North Street 5, #02-08, Shimei East Kitchen, Singapore 486350.

2              The suspensions are with effect from 10 September 2019 and 11 September 2019 respectively until further notice.

3              All food handlers working in the suspended premises are required to re-attend and pass the Basic Food Hygiene Course, before they can resume work as food handlers. The appointed Food Hygiene Officer(s) working at the suspended premises are also required to re-attend and pass the Food Hygiene Officer course before he/she can resume work as a Food Hygiene Officer. The suspended premises are also required to clean and sanitize the premises, including equipment and utensils.

4              Food safety is a joint responsibility. SFA would like to remind food operators to observe good food and personal hygiene practices at all times. SFA will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone found to be in violation of the Environmental Public Health Act. In the interest of maintaining a high standard of food hygiene at all eating establishments, we would also like to advise members of the public who come across poor hygiene practices in food establishments not to patronise such outlets but to call our Contact Centre at 6805 2871 with details for our follow-up investigations.