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West Australian
5 days ago
- West Australian
Wharf Street Quality Meats in Queens Park fined $65,000 for poor meat storage, dirt and rodent faeces
A butcher in Queens Park has been slapped with a whopping fine after health inspectors discovered rodent faeces throughout the premises and in the food. The owners of Wharf Street Quality Meats was fined $62,500 and ordered to pay $2,125 in costs after health inspectors found the establishment was not up to scratch. The butcher opened in 2010 and attracts a swathe of good reviews from locals who praise the freshness and quality of the meat. In November 2024, City of Canning inspectors learnt Wharf Street Quality Meats was operating well below standard and issued an improvement notice. This notice was not complied with, leading to a prohibition order for the processing and sale of food on November 25. The butcher was in breach of 16 food safety standards as inspectors found unclean equipment, potentially hazardous foods stored outside of temperature control and failure to prevent the entry and harbourage of pests. Rodent faeces was found throughout the butcher shop and there was evidence of rodent faeces in food. On July 11, the store owner plead guilty to all 16 charges in Perth Magistrates Court. City health officers have now granted the butcher shop permission to reopen. The $62,500 fine is the second biggest handed down to a food business in 2025. Scarborough's Brighton Bakery was fined $100,000 in June for a raft of unsafe food practices that included uncovered raw meat products being stored next to 'ready-to-eat salad items,' and foods being kept at temperatures well above safe levels. Earlier this year the owners of Swadesh Indian Restaurant in Baldivis were fined $40,000 by health inspectors. Last year, Lavoro Italiano Restaurant, also in the City of Rockingham, was fined the same amount when inspectors found crawling cockroaches and cigarette butts in the dry storage. Prosecutors described the kitchen as one of the worst they'd seen in WA, saying: 'Cockroaches seen during the day indicates a serious infestation. When they were pointed out, the owner was not surprised'. But a Nandos in Willetton copped the biggest fine of 2024 when it was hit with $160,000 for being filthy, crawling with rats and selling food past its use-by date. This was followed by Belmont-based Aquarium Seafood Chinese Restaurant, which was fined $80,000 for being dirty and riddled with pests.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Rodent faeces found in food at Perth butcher
A butcher in Queens Park has been slapped with a whopping fine after health inspectors discovered rodent faeces throughout the premises and in the food. The owners of Wharf Street Quality Meats was fined $62,500 and ordered to pay $2,125 in costs after health inspectors found the establishment was not up to scratch. The butcher opened in 2010 and attracts a swathe of good reviews from locals who praise the freshness and quality of the meat. In November 2024, City of Canning inspectors learnt Wharf Street Quality Meats was operating well below standard and issued an improvement notice. This notice was not complied with, leading to a prohibition order for the processing and sale of food on November 25. Rodent faeces was found throughout the butcher shop and there was evidence of rodent faeces in food. Credit: Supplied by City of Canning The butcher was in breach of 16 food safety standards as inspectors found unclean equipment, potentially hazardous foods stored outside of temperature control and failure to prevent the entry and harbourage of pests. Rodent faeces was found throughout the butcher shop and there was evidence of rodent faeces in food. On July 11, the store owner plead guilty to all 16 charges in Perth Magistrates Court. City health officers have now granted the butcher shop permission to reopen. The $62,500 fine is the second biggest handed down to a food business in 2025. Scarborough's Brighton Bakery was fined $100,000 in June for a raft of unsafe food practices that included uncovered raw meat products being stored next to 'ready-to-eat salad items,' and foods being kept at temperatures well above safe levels. The owners of Wharf Street Quality Meats were fined $62,500. Credit: Google Earlier this year the owners of Swadesh Indian Restaurant in Baldivis were fined $40,000 by health inspectors. Last year, Lavoro Italiano Restaurant, also in the City of Rockingham, was fined the same amount when inspectors found crawling cockroaches and cigarette butts in the dry storage. Prosecutors described the kitchen as one of the worst they'd seen in WA, saying: 'Cockroaches seen during the day indicates a serious infestation. When they were pointed out, the owner was not surprised'. But a Nandos in Willetton copped the biggest fine of 2024 when it was hit with $160,000 for being filthy, crawling with rats and selling food past its use-by date. This was followed by Belmont-based Aquarium Seafood Chinese Restaurant, which was fined $80,000 for being dirty and riddled with pests.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Jeff McCloy, former Newcastle Lord Mayor and influential businessman, passes away at 75
Jeff McCloy , former Newcastle Lord Mayor and influential businessman, has passed away after battling with motor neurone disease (MND). He lost his battle with MND, which was diagnosed about 12 months ago, on Friday (June 27, 2025). He ended his life with voluntary assisted dying (VAD), according to ABC News. He only stood down as chair of the family business in January 2025 to focus on his health. Following McCloy's death, the City of Newcastle said in a statement that he will be remembered as a prominent business leader and icon of the Hunter's development and construction industries, whose life's work made a significant contribution to the city's growth and infrastructure. McCloy grew up in Belmont. He studied at the University of Newcastle (UoN), where he earned a degree in civil engineering. In the 1970s he joined the Belmont-based construction company DF McCloy, founded by his father, Don McCloy. Later he took over the reins of the company in the mid-80s. He served as Newcastle lord mayor between 2012 and 2014. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Besides being a businessman, McCloy was also a renowned philanthropist who was dedicated to providing support to charitable organisations, education and welfare groups, medical research, and sports teams and clubs, while his passion for public art enriched communities across the region, according to NewCastle Weekly. He received the City of Newcastle Medal in 2009 for highly distinguished service to the city and community. During his two-year stint as Lord Mayor, he campaigned for the removal of the heavy rail line through the city centre and Newcastle's urban renewal. He was known for being an outspoken advocate for bringing development and prosperity to the CBD, too. Live Events Ross Kerridge, current Lord Mayor, paid tribute to McCloy for his contribution. 'Jeff was one of the region's most successful businesspeople of recent years,' he said. 'His drive, his can-do attitude, and his passion for the community were all hallmarks of his success. A particular achievement was his leadership and resolve that enabled his team to finish construction of the John Hunter Hospital well ahead of schedule after the 1989 earthquake. This was crucial to Newcastle's recovery and reconstruction. His enthusiasm for his hometown was demonstrated by his widespread involvement in many community matters, including, notably, being the Lord Mayor,' he said. 'Less well-known is that he was a significant donor to various local charities and to public art and sculpture. He also quietly and discreetly helped out many Novocastrians in personal difficulties. Like all big achievers, he had his critics, but no one can deny his passion and positive commitment to the community,' he further stated.
7NEWS
05-06-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Named and shamed: Swadesh Indian Restaurant in Baldivis hit with $40k fine for filthy kitchen
An Indian restaurant in Baldivis has been slapped with a fine over a filthy kitchen and dodgy hygiene practices. The owners of Swadesh Indian Restaurant, which has four-and-a-half stars on Google, were fined $40,000 and ordered to pay $24,000 in costs after health inspectors found the kitchen was not up to scratch. The restaurant opened in 2018 and attracts a swathe of good reviews from locals who praise the freshness of dishes and delicious flavours. On Facebook, the team promises to provide 'the freshest ingredients, highest possible quality, all beautifully prepared and presented so that a typical dinner becomes a great experience'. But Swadesh's kitchen has not been up to standard since 2022, when City of Rockingham inspectors found food was not stored in a way to prevent contamination, handwashing facilities were not maintained and there was an accumulation of food waste, dirt and grease. When inspectors returned in 2023, they found the kitchen still hadn't been maintained to the expected standard, with handwashing and dirty equipment found to be a problem yet again. The $40,000 fine is the biggest handed down to a food business in 2025. Last year, Lavoro Italiano Restaurant, also in the City of Rockingham, was fined the same amount when inspectors found crawling cockroaches and cigarette butts in the dry storage. Prosecutors described the kitchen as one of the worst they'd seen in WA, saying: 'Cockroaches seen during the day indicates a serious infestation. When they were pointed out, the owner was not surprised'. But a Nandos in Willetton copped the biggest fine of 2024 when it was hit with $160,000 for being filthy, crawling with rats and selling food past its use-by date. This was followed by Belmont-based Aquarium Seafood Chinese Restaurant, which was fined $80,000 for being filthy and riddled with pests.
Perth Now
05-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Filthy Indian restaurant south of Perth hit with $40k fine
An Indian restaurant in Baldivis has been slapped with a fine over a filthy kitchen and dodgy hygiene practices. The owners of Swadesh Indian Restaurant, which has four-and-a-half stars on Google, were fined $40,000 and ordered to pay $24,000 in costs after health inspectors found the kitchen was not up to scratch. The restaurant opened in 2018 and attracts a swathe of good reviews from locals who praise the freshness of dishes and delicious flavours. On Facebook, the team promises to provide 'the freshest ingredients, highest possible quality, all beautifully prepared and presented so that a typical dinner becomes a great experience'. Swadesh attracts frequent good reviews from locals who praise the 'delicious flavours'. Credit: Ajith Kumar Photography But Swadesh's kitchen has not been up to standard since 2022, when City of Rockingham inspectors found food was not stored in a way to prevent contamination, handwashing facilities were not maintained and there was an accumulation of food waste, dirt and grease. When inspectors returned in 2023, they found the kitchen still hadn't been maintained to the expected standard, with handwashing and dirty equipment found to be a problem yet again. The $40,000 fine is the biggest handed down to a food business in 2025. The Indian restaurant promises the 'highest possible quality'. Credit: Ajith Kumar Photography Last year, Lavoro Italiano Restaurant, also in the City of Rockingham, was fined the same amount when inspectors found crawling cockroaches and cigarette butts in the dry storage. Prosecutors described the kitchen as one of the worst they'd seen in WA, saying: 'Cockroaches seen during the day indicates a serious infestation. When they were pointed out, the owner was not surprised'. But a Nandos in Willetton copped the biggest fine of 2024 when it was hit with $160,000 for being filthy, crawling with rats and selling food past its use-by date. This was followed by Belmont-based Aquarium Seafood Chinese Restaurant, which was fined $80,000 for being filthy and riddled with pests.
