Authorities shut down a Pick n Pay at the Blu Valley Centre in Centurion after cockroaches, rotten vegetables and spoilt meat was discovered.
A Pick n Pay branch in Centurion was forced to shut after it violated several hygiene protocols. Images via X: @nasiphim
The clip saw the mayor reveal shocking conditions in the bakery – which contained dirty equipment and cockroaches running rampant. Our Municipal Health Services compliance book came in handy today. We used it to close down Pick n Pay. It is unlawful to have a storage and changing room for staff members in the same area where food is stored and assembled.
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