Chicken shop given one out of five stars after handwashing found to be “infrequent”
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter
A chicken shop where raw beef burgers were stored next to lettuce has been warned by hygiene inspectors.
Favourable Chicken in Staplehurst Road, Hither Green, was given one out of a possible five stars for food hygiene after Lewisham council visited in September last year.
An inspector found mice poo on the floor near a broken walk-in freezer that was leaking water during the visit.
Fridge handles and light switches were covered in grease, while staff preparing food failed to wash their hands in the correct sink.
A report sent to the business said: “Raw beef burgers were being stored above ready to eat mayonnaise tubs and next to ready to eat lettuce.
“Raw chicken was being stored uncovered in the small standalone fridge in the kitchen.
“Staff were handling food and not washing their hands at the dedicated wash hand basin.
“It was evident that hand washing was infrequent and it was not managed adequately.
“Pest activity in the form of mice droppings were noted on various areas within your premises.”
Favourable Chicken has since taken the advice of an independent food safety advisor.
Parmjit Kalley, a food hygiene consultant at Pestige, said the restaurant had carried out a deep clean following the visit and had set up a new food safety management system.
He said he was confident it would get a five star rating at its next inspection.
Pictured top: Favourable Chicken in Staplehurst Road, Hither Green