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The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is taking enforcement action after an employee was seen at a prata stall at Block 19 Ghim Moh Road ‘using the same hand to handle raw and cooked food’.
Stomper Sim alerted Stomp to the incident that happened on August 19 and shared photos of what he saw.
“Not only was the staff member using the same hand to handle raw and cooked food, he was also not wearing his mask correctly,” Sim said.
“When other clients reminded him to wear his mask correctly, he said, ‘No one will catch me. Only I will catch them. ‘
“I also realized that after collecting the money, he used the same hand to touch the prata. That is very unsanitary.
“I have reported this to the SFA.”
In response to a query from Stomp, an SFA spokesperson said: “During the Covid-19 period, F&B establishments must implement Safe Management Measures and comply with Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations.
“This includes the mandatory requirement that all people wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times when they are away from their homes, except when eating and drinking.
“We urge all F&B operators to comply with the requirement, as the use of masks is a key measure to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and to protect the health of the individual and those around him.
“The SFA inspected the food establishment after receiving comments that its workers were not wearing their masks correctly and were handling raw and cooked food with the same hand.
“Two workers were found to be not wearing their masks correctly and steps were taken to enforce the law.
“We have reminded the operator to ensure their workers adhere to Safe Management Measures at all times and will continue to monitor the facilities.
“During our inspection, it was also discovered that food handlers used tongs when handling cooked food.
“Members of the public who come across a potentially errant food operator should report it to authorities through the OneService app or through our online feedback form (www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback).
“As part of the investigation and evidence gathering, SFA may contract with the comment provider to obtain more details, as well as work with other agencies to review the comments.
“SFA will not hesitate to take enforcement action against errant food handlers if sufficient evidence has been obtained.”
