Beach Blanket Babylon, a once-popular Notting Hill celebrity restaurant, was fined over £30,000 and closed due to severe hygiene violations. Inspections revealed infestations of cockroaches, mice, and rats, with mouse droppings contaminating food. Conor George Thomson-Moore, the restaurant's operator, pleaded guilty to four charges regarding poor cleanliness and pest control. He was also banned from operating any food establishment for ten years by Westminster Magistrates' Court, who categorized the violations as among the worst they had seen. The restaurant's conditions during inspections were notably dire, leading to public health concerns.
At Westminster Magistrates' Court, District Judge Clarke highlighted the seriousness of the violations, remarking, 'This was probably one of the most egregious cases I have seen.'
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspectors uncovered shocking evidence of food contamination, with droppings found directly on a table in the restaurant.
Investigations revealed a history of poor hygiene practices, including inadequate pest control and contamination of food with mouse droppings.
After facing multiple inspections that unveiled severe cleanliness issues, the former celebrity restaurant was forced to close due to health safety violations.
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