After a month of being suspended due to reports of gastroenteritis, the Pan Pacific Hotel’s Edge restaurant was reinstated on Thursday ( Jun 27 ).
The suspension, which started on May 24, was lifted after the restaurant complied with food safety requirements, said the Singapore Food Agency ( SFA ) and Ministry of Health ( MOH).
According to updated figures released on Thursday, authorities reported receiving reports of hepatitis involving 39 individuals who had consumed meals prepared by the cafe between May 1 and May 23.
In the joint press release released on Thursday, MOH and SFA stated that one man was also in the hospital and has since been discharged.
It was previously reported that 16 customers at the restaurant suffered a health issue between May 2 and May 18.
MEASURES Applied
During the expulsion period, the cafe disposed of all set- to- have food, thawed food and fragile food items, said MOH and SFA.
It even cleaned and sanitised the facilities, including equipment and utensils, and cleaned food preparation surfaces, furniture and flooring.
Food managers re-apply for and pass the Level 1 Food Safety Course, and meals health officials re-apply for and pass the Level 1 WSQ Conduct Food &, Beverage Hygiene Audit program.
SFA may continue to “place Edge cafe under close monitoring to ensure that they adhere to food safety specifications.”
The expert said it” will never hesitate to take police action” if it is determined that meal operators are in violation of economic public health regulations. It is also taking the findings from investigations into the epidemic of gastroenteritis into account.
Those convicted of that may face a fine not exceeding S$ 2, 000 ( US$ 1, 474 ). For a continuing offence, an additional fine of up to S$ 100 per day may apply after conviction.
Food safety is a shared responsibility, and SFA would like to remind food producers to always adhere to good food and personal hygiene standards.