Inside the filthy chicken takeaway covered in mouse droppings

These pictures show inside the filthy takeaway where mouse droppings were found in areas where food was prepared. Now council action has been taken against the business for the second time in three years.

Salford City Council has prosecuted Nowroz Limited, the former operator of Golden Fried Chicken, for failing to have adequate pest control procedures. The food business, located at 601 Cheetham Hill Road, Salford, came under investigation after a visit by inspectors last year.

During a food hygiene inspection conducted on November 1 2023, Environmental Health Officers discovered mouse droppings in areas used for food preparation, handling, and storage on the premises. Several potential pest entry points were also identified, posing a risk of contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Despite having a pest contractor, the food business needed to implement the necessary actions and records for effective pest control.

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Golden Fried Chicken has had issues with pests before. Previously environmental health officers had identified areas needing pest-proofing during inspections and in August 2020, Mr Salar Bahjat, the sole Director of Nowroz Limited, signed a Simple Caution, admitting to failure to implement adequate pest control procedures.

Following the investigation in November 2023, Salford City Council temporarily prohibited the use of the food business until appropriate pest treatment, pest-proofing work, and cleaning were done.

At a court hearing on January 11, 2024, Salar Bahjat, with the assistance of a Kurdish interpreter, pled guilty on behalf of Nowroz Limited to the charges brought against the company. The court