Rats, dirty kitchens and poor food handling shut five Puchong eateries

“KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Five eateries in Puchong have been ordered to close temporarily after failing hygiene inspections that uncovered rat droppings, improper food storage and poor food handling practices, according to a report by national daily The Star . The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) said the outlets were among 15 eateries inspected during a joint enforcement operation in Taman Perindustrian Puchong Utama earlier this week. The five premises received a “Grade D” cleanliness rating and were ordered to cease operations for 14 days to carry out thorough cleaning and rectification works. According to MBSJ, inspectors found a range of hygiene-related offences, including the presence of rat droppings, unsatisfactory food storage practices, substandard food handling and a failure to maintain pest control records or implement pest management measures. The council said the affected businesses could resume operations earlier if they completed the required cleaning work and passed a follow-up inspection. Six additional notices were issued to food operators for offences including employees not wearing aprons or head coverings, the absence of grease traps, dirty premises and food handlers failing to obtain anti-typhoid vaccinations. The operation covered business and food premises along Jalan Utama 2/1 and 2/2 in the industrial area and involved multiple MBSJ departments, including enforcement, health, engineering, environmental management, urban planning, building and licensing. External agencies taking part included the police, the Companies Commission of Malaysia, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living and Indah Water Konsortium. MBSJ said 57 of 79 premises in the commercial area were inspected during the exercise, which aimed to strengthen enforcement, improve hygiene standards and ensure compliance with licensing requirements. The council said inspectors found several businesses operating in breach of licence conditions, maintaining poor cleanliness standards, failing to manage waste properly or committing other offences under local by-laws. A total of 22 notices were issued for offences ranging from operating without valid business licences to advertising violations and breaches of licence conditions. Enforcement officers also seized trading equipment and goods from four premises, while another establishment was ordered to close for failing to comply with MBSJ by-laws.

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