Takeaway was infested with rodents

THE owner of an Indian takeaway in Govanhill claimed he “did his best” to keep his business clean – despite rodents overrunning the kitchen.

Mohammed Saleem applied to Glasgow City Council’s licensing and regulatory committee to open Desi Curry Palace until 1am on Friday and Saturday nights, but his application was refused following the “shocking” discovery.

The property, at 144 Allison Street, was visited by environmental health in August after complaints about hygiene.

Officers found evidence of mice living in the kitchen, dirty conditions, and the back yard used to prepare and store food. Electric sockets and a walk-in fridge were also outside with no proof they were suitable for external use. When officers re-visited the takeaway, conditions had deteriorated further.

Mr Saleem was brought before the committee to explain himself. Councillor Alex Wilson said: “This makes shocking reading and hearing that you have allowed your property to get into such a state. There were mice in a place where food is cooked. This shouldn’t have happened in the first place.”

Mr Saleem responded: “I did my best but I know that is not good enough.

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