Ipswich food shop given one-star hygiene rating

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Ipswich Afro-Caribbean Foods was given a one-star rating after inspectors found spoiled vegetables and unlabelled meat.

Ipswich Afro-Caribbean Foods at 35 Upper Orwell Street was given a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection by Ipswich Borough Council on 7 July. The rating means major improvements are necessary.

Inspectors found spoiled vegetables on display and offered for sale. They also discovered prepacked meat products in a refrigerator without the required food labels, including ingredients, allergen details, storage conditions and date markings. The customer shopping area and walk-in chiller were described as dusty and contained redundant items.

The business was instructed to ensure all vegetables are fresh and fit for human consumption, with damaged or deteriorated produce removed immediately. The chiller areas must be cleaned thoroughly. The inspection also identified that a food handler had not received formal food hygiene training and there was no documented Food Safety Management System in place. Officers instructed the business to complete accredited training and implement a recognised system for managing food safety risks.

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• Food shop selling spoiled vegetables handed one-star hygiene ratingAn Ipswich food retailer has been given a one-star hygiene rating after inspectors found spoiled vegetables and unlabelled meat products.East Anglian Daily Times · 15 Oct, 04:30
• Food shop selling spoiled vegetables handed one-star hygiene ratingAn Ipswich food retailer has been given a one-star hygiene rating after inspectors found spoiled vegetables and unlabelled meat products.Ipswich Star · 15 Oct, 04:30

In this story: Ipswich Afro-Caribbean Foods · Ipswich Borough Council · Ipswich · Upper Orwell Street

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