Although 2 kopitiams and the famous Chee Cheong Chook stall were shut down, I really wonder why Da Long kopitiam (the large one right at the corner ), got away with a slap on the wrist.
Da Long kopitiam belongs to the gross out category of a third world express bus stop.
Like a fountain of marbled pee atop a mountain of rubbish.
Almost on the same scale as the disgusting Goh Chew kopitiam behind it.
Not only that,Da Long,dares charge tourists and locals for using their filthy as puke toilet.
The famous Chee Cheong Chook stall which is the worst offender of them all, finally had their secret recipe revealed : RUST marinated foods and cooking utensils coated in more jaw locking rust.
Offences chalked up by the unfortunate ones were
- unsatisfactory food preparation in terms of hygiene and cleanliness
- obstruction (for placing their stalls and various items on the road)
- having workers who had not been given health jabs
- expired operating licences
The fines range from RM10 to RM250 with 2 kopitiams shut for 2 weeks.
Pathetic.Hopefully the 2 week shut down order,will teach them a lesson once and for all.
What's scarier is that one can count how many pass the test on Penang island.
If the Health Department & the MPPP really goes on the offensive, I am afraid Penang will be left with tiny pockets of unknown hawkers and kopitiams,devoid of famous fastfoods and a wide,diverse range and category of restaurants.
Read all about it in the "Sights That Kill The Appetite " The Star April 17th,below in this link
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/4/17/north/11115070&sec=North
