Council has acted on three former food business operators for unsafe practices, with our public health team focussed on ensuring food businesses in Monash keep their customers safe.
Breaches included unregistered operations, poor cleanliness and inadequate handwashing facilities. Penalties from the Magistrates Court ranged from $10,000 to more than $35,000 in fines and convictions.
Taste of Banaras Indian Restaurant
Taste of Banaras Indian Restaurant in Clayton breached the Food Act 1984 and Food Standards Code in October 2024 for:
- Insufficient staff skills and knowledge
- Inadequate handwashing
- Poor cleanliness, storage and maintenance.
Director Praveen Jaiswar and the business were fined $6,000 ordered to pay $6,500 in costs. The restaurant has since closed.
KL Imports
KL Imports in Clayton breached the Food Act 1984 and Food Standards Code for handwashing practices in July 2024. Follow-up inspections by our team showed no required improvements.
Director Kapil Talwar was fined $1,500 and ordered to pay $8,798.38 in costs.
Thai Yim Restaurant
Thai Yim Restaurant in Mount Waverley breached the Food Act 1984 and Food Standards Code from May to November 2024 for:
- Operating without registration
- Obstructing handwashing facilities
- Poor cleanliness and improper food storage.
Director Francis Healy and the business were each fined $10,000 and awarded to jointly pay $15,803.50 in costs. The company and director were also convicted. The restaurant has since closed.
What to do if you're concerned about a business
Council plays an important role in ensuring food businesses in Monash keep their customers safe, and with 1,406 registered food premises we conduct around 2,000 food premises inspections every year.
Our Environmental Health Officers respond to complaints or concerns about alleged food poisoning and poor food handling or cleanliness. Let us know if you are concerned about a business.
