Is this the dirtiest pizzeria in Australia? Domino’s outlet is forced to close after a customer finds a cooked cockroach inside a pizza
- Inspectors were called after a customer complained of a cockroach in a pizza
- They found cockroaches on the walls of Domino’s in Chatswood, Sydney
- The store was fined $1,760 and closed by Domino headquarters
A branch of Domino’s Pizza has been closed after inspectors found live cockroaches crawling on its wall.
Willoughby Council have been called to inspect the Domino’s store in Chatswood, north Sydney, after a customer complained they found a cooked cockroach inside a pizza.
Photos taken during the inspection showed a live cockroach crawling on a wall, another live cockroach and eggshells on the floor, and newly hatched cockroaches in a sticky trap.
Inspectors also found dirty food preparation areas, dirt inside food appliances and sticky computer keyboards, as well as dirty surfaces, food residue in a dough sheeter and dirty containers.
The store was fined $1,760 after the March 24 inspection and has since been closed by Domino headquarters.
Willoughby Council have been called to inspect the Domino’s in Chatswood, north of Sydney
Photos taken during the inspection showed a live cockroach crawling on a wall, another live cockroach and eggshells on the floor, and newly hatched cockroaches in a sticky trap.
Inspectors also found dirty food preparation areas, dirt inside food appliances and sticky computer keyboards.
They also found dirty surfaces, food residue in a dough sheeter and dirty containers.
Willoughby Council said the branch had already received warnings for failing to ensure installations, fittings and/or equipment were clean during two inspections last May.
In a statement, Domino’s said it agreed with the council’s report and would take full ownership of it.
‘Domino’s agrees with the council’s determination, which is why Domino’s Corporate took full possession of this store last week and closed it immediately to undertake refurbishment work, including repair, replacement and thorough cleaning of all equipment, and sanitizing of food preparation areas and utensils to Domino’s high standard. food safety standards,” a Domino spokeswoman told The Daily Telegraph.
“This store will not reopen until it has been fully repaired, deep cleaned and granted an updated food safety license.
“Domino’s takes food safety very seriously and apologizes to local customers.
“We will work with the local council to ensure the new store meets all council and Domino standards before reopening under new management.”
A spokesperson for Willoughby Council warned other businesses to ensure they adhere to health and safety guidelines.
Council inspectors also discovered newly hatched cockroaches in a sticky trap in the restaurant
In a statement, Domino’s said it agreed with the council’s report and would take full ownership of it.
Willoughby Council said the branch had already received warnings for failing to ensure installations, fittings and/or equipment were clean during two inspections last May.
“Most companies in our region are doing the right thing and putting the interests of their customers first when it comes to food safety. However, our actions regarding these premises show that we take food safety very seriously and will act where necessary to ensure businesses take the right steps to ensure the health and safety of their customers,” he said. .
“Keeping food business facilities, fixtures and equipment clean minimizes the risk of food contamination and discourages pests.
“The Council applies a combination of education and enforcement to maintain compliance with the Food Standards Code, which is the minimum requirement for food safety and protects the health of our community.”
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