“Coren suggested that the nature of the restaurant which was the subject of a really low food hygiene rating… meant that ‘normal health and safety things’ should not apply,” said Kane.<\/p>\n
“We are appalled at the suggestion that it should be considered optional for certain kinds of restaurants to meet legal standards.<\/p>\n
“Many restaurants offer a unique experience for diners while meeting the standards of food hygiene legislation.<\/p>\n
“It’s insulting to those restaurateurs to imply you can’t do both. No food business should see itself as above the law.”<\/p>\n
In Wales, it is mandatory for restaurants to display food hygiene ratings. <\/p>\n
Kane said Ynyshir’s rating meant it was operating below minimum legal standards.<\/p>\n
She denied food hygiene inspections were a “tick-box exercise” but critical to ensuring food was being handled and produced hygienically.<\/p>\n
“Consumers have a right to expect that wherever they choose to eat, the same basic standards apply. That principle is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n
“We welcome that the restaurant has recognised the concerns raised and is working co-operatively with the local environmental health team to remedy the issues raised.”<\/p>\n