Birmingham Shop Fined £16,000 Following Two Mouse Infestations in Weeks Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham infestation foodsafety pestcontrol jkfoods fines hygiene regulations health contamination JK Foods 24-7 Ltd, a Birmingham-based food retailer, along with its director Jamil Zamankhail, has been fined a total of £16,000 after pleading guilty to six charges related to food safety violations. The charges stemmed from … Read More
Birmingham Tops the UK List for Dirtiest Restaurants Saturday, July 4, 2026 birmingham hygiene restaurants foodsafety pestcontrol westmidlands inspections foodstandards publichealth cockroaches Birmingham has been identified as the city with the poorest restaurant hygiene ratings in the UK. Despite boasting a thriving culinary scene, including more Michelin stars than anywhere outside London, the city struggles with … Read More
Highly-Rated Birmingham Sushi Restaurant Closes Abruptly Weeks After Mouse Infestation Fine Saturday, June 27, 2026 birmingham restaurant sushi closure pests hygiene fine mice foodsafety gaijin Gaijin Sushi, a Birmingham sushi restaurant once acclaimed as one of the finest dining destinations in Britain, has unexpectedly closed its doors on Bristol Street. The closure comes just weeks after the establishment was … Read More
Birmingham Takeaway Fined After Customer Food Poisoning Incident Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham takeaway foodpoisoning hygiene foodafety al-shazan legal inspection fines health A Birmingham takeaway owner has been fined after a customer was hospitalized with food poisoning allegedly linked to a burger purchased from the shop. Zulfiqar Ali, director of Al-Shazan Ltd located on Stratford Road, pleaded … Read More
Chris Packham Sparks Debate Over Letting Dogs Lick Your Face Saturday, May 30, 2026 dogsaliva healthbenefits bacteria virology chrispackham wolves pets hygiene immunity parasitecontrol The question of whether to let a dog lick your face divides opinion sharply. While some believe dog saliva offers surprising health benefits, others caution against the risks of exposure to harmful bacteria and pathogens. … Read More
Heatwave Warning: Three Overlooked Kitchen Areas Attracting Flies Thursday, May 28, 2026 heatwave flies kitchen cleaning pests sink petfood recycling summer hygiene With summer temperatures climbing above 25°C across much of the UK, many households are noticing an increase in flies buzzing around their kitchens. While most people focus on clearing bins and leftover food, cleaning experts … Read More