Russell’s Workers Cooperative Limited

Name

Russell’s Workers Cooperative Limited

Date case heard

30/11/2023

Birmingham Magistrates Court

Legislation

Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013

Plea

Guilty

Offence details

23 offences on three separate dates regarding conditions at Russell’s, 56A-C Lozells Road, Birmingham. The premises was dirty and poorly maintained, mouse droppings were found in several areas and flies were present in the first floor bakery. There were a number of holes and gaps which would allow the ingress of pests. Equipment was poorly maintained and food was being stored contrary to manufacturer’s storage instructions. Procedures based on HACCP were not being implemented.

Fine/Penalty

£20,000.00
(£5,400.00 x offence 1
£6,600.00 x offence 11
£8,000.00 x offence 21)

Costs

£2,395.60 (requested £2,395.60)