Norwich: Britannia kebab shop given one-star hygiene rating

Britannia Kebab and Fish Bar, in Cadge Road, was inspected by Norwich City Council food and safety officers on January 20.

That report of the Earlham takeaway has now been published and points to "major improvements" that its management must work on.

From staff not washing their hands to filthy kitchen items left unchecked, the report states: "The changes required require urgent attention."

Officers said there is also a "major non-compliance with legal requirements" and a revisit is planned with "formal enforcement action likely".

The Food Standards Agency has said there needs to be major improvements made by the kebab shop - Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

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The Evening News has attempted to contact Britannia Kebab and Fish Bar for comment.

Among the issues highlighted was the blade of a can opener being "encrusted with food"  and potentially causing cross-contamination.

A lack of handwashing was highlighted, as was the need to keep chopping boards clean, but pest control was deemed to be sufficient.

Britannia Kebab and Fish Shop is located in Cadge Road, NR5 - Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

Temperature control was also contravening minimum standards, such as kebab meat being kept in a bain marie at 60.1C, which is below the 63C minimum.

The report also pointed to a lack of a food management system and to some staff not being suitably supervised, instructed and/or trained in food hygiene.

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The inspection was carried out on January 20, 2023 - Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

The observer added: "I note from records that you have previously been advised of the need have a Food Safety Management System available on site.

"However, during this inspection, you were still unable to present a Food Safety Management System. This has therefore had a negative impact on your food hygiene rating score."

Businesses do not have to display the rating at their premises but are encouraged to do so.

The local authority food safety officer has several enforcement options available as well as giving advice and guidance to make sure improvements are made when a business is given a low rating.