Food safety: certain Principality establishments fined
The narrow streets of Monaco-Ville house a large number of catering premises © Monaco Tribune
Five out of the six premises inspected failed to comply with Best Before Dates (BBDs), food storage temperatures and certain labour law regulations.
The ‘Le Rocher’ neighbourhood underwent a major inspection operation on Friday, according to a press release issued by the Public Prosecutor’s office. Coordinated and supervised by the PPO, the Police Department, the Department of Employment and the Department of Health Affairs inspected six catering establishments in Monaco-Ville. Some had already been closed down by the authorities in the past.
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While no shortcomings were found in one of the premises, the others revealed breaches of labour law, as well as products that were past their BBD. Storage issues were also reported, with food being kept at too high a temperature.
The incorrectly stored products were destroyed on the spot and penalty notices were issued for the various offences observed. An investigation has also been instigated by the Police Department for breaches of the food safety legislation.