Auckland's filthiest E-grade restaurants revealed
Eighteen eateries have been hit with D and E-grade food safety ratings in inspections by Auckland Council's officials between March and May. Seven places were graded E for "critical risk" including cockroach infestations and poor cleaning. And another 11 were given a D-grade for reasons including poor cleaning, pest issues and allergen management.
What do the grades mean?
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"A D-grade means that faults that are not a critical risk to food safety were found on the premises and intervention by a food safety officer was required," a council spokesperson says.
"E-grades are issued to businesses with critical food safety risks. When a critical risk to food safety is found, the business will immediately close and will reopen when the critical food safety risk has been addressed.
E-grade eateries
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Ghazal Indian Cuisine, Glen Eden
The Café Helensville
Sui Yuan, Mt Albert
Dosa Plaza Metro City
Baab Korean Restaurant
Dosa Plaza, Mt Roskill
India Bar and Restaurant, Ellerslie
D-grade eateries
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The Falls Restaurant and Cafe, Henderson
Sushi Factory Japanese Restaurant, Auckland Central
The Grill, Wairau Valley
Indigo Takeaway, Avondale
Curry Masala, Flatbush
Feriza's, Auckland Central
Matsu Sushi, Auckland Central
Homecooked, Wairau Valley
Rabbit Café, Eden Terrace
Tai Ping Supermarket, Pakuranga
Yu Linh Long Factory / Mr Big Pan, Panmure
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