The Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Headquarters, on North Park Street in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)
The South East Health Unit is ordering the closure of North China Buffet in Belleville.
In a release, the health unit says this is due to a “serious breach” of Ontario’s Food Premises Regulation.
SEHU says it is working closely with the restaurant operator to ensure all violations are addressed and that appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
The restaurant will remain closed until a full reinspection determines the premises is safe to reopen.
The decision was made after a video circulated online of an individual taking what appeared to be items out of a dumpster and bringing them into the restaurant.
A second individual can then be seen coming out of the dumpster and entering the building.
While no illness has been reported at this time, patrons of the North China Buffet who are experiencing symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact SEHU at 613-966-5500 ext 677.