Greenwich Council forced the temporary closure of a tapas bar in Greenwich last week.
San Miguel in Greenwich Church Street was closed for three days after evidence of mouse and cockroach infestations were found by Environmental Officers from Greenwich Council.
Council officers initially found evidence of the infestation in an unannounced visit on May 4th, and then found that there was still evidence of mice and cockroaches in the basement, kitchen and food preparation area when they returned a week later.
Greenwich Magistrates Court issued an emergency prohibition order on May 10th, and San Miguel was allowed to reopen again last Thursday after undertaking the improvements required.
Councillor Maureen O’ Mara, Greenwich Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Services, said: “The majority of food businesses in Greenwich comply with the law but there is a minority that despite our guidance continue to put their customers’ health at risk. The Council is urging food businesses to take advantage of the free advice available to them in order to protect public health and safety. We also want residents to enjoy their leisure time in the borough without putting their health at risk.”
UPDATE: 16/05/2012 San Miguel in Greenwich Church Street has since been successful in gaining a Food Hygiene Safety award from Greenwich Council.
I was there last week and the food and service was both excellent. Since its been re-opened they have put lot of effort on it. Thanks for improvement on management.
Glad to hear it. A few years back this place was great but then it nose-dived in terms of quality and value for money, perhaps a victim of its own success. I may venture back in to give it another go