King Kakaruk, a popular fast-food outlet in the heart of Boroko, has been closed for an indefinite period of time.
The decision was actioned by local authorities after a joint inspection of the fast food outlet was undertaken by the National Capital District Commission’s compliance officers.
The inspection exposed a number of violations by the fast food place which included several vital provision of the Food Sanitation Regulation 2007 of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and Public Health Act Chapter 226, posing a public health threat on its customers and the public commuting through and around the outlet.
Severe health defects were identified on the building’s structures, kitchen area, plumbing and sanitary facilities during the inspection.
The entire building is in poor condition with detached ceiling materials, no proper ventilation, lighting, and exposed of electrical wiring, and unsafe top floors prone to collapse.
It was also found that its small congested cooking area had old and hazardous cooking appliances.
Defects were also found in the materials, fittings and fixtures in the buildings residential area on the top floor.
As the municipal authority, NCDC’s Compliance Directorate enforced its laws and served the Indefinite Closure of business notice until the business operators meet the recommendations.
Prior to the closure of King Kakaruk, another favorite fast-food place, Big Rooster at Boroko, was also closed by the team on Tuesday (February 7); BR will remain closed until recommendations in the closure notice are adhered to.
The joint compliance inspection is part of a pilot campaign called “Transforming Boroko Precinct” to rid surrounding business areas of betelnut, crime, pollution and graffiti, and to promote NCDC’s priority goal to modernize and transform Boroko into a clean, safe, healthy and better planned public space.
The inspection team is made up of NCDC-Building, Physical Planning, Engineering, Licensing, Revenue, Urban Safety and Health.
These officers will continue the inspection of all other business houses and building structures, including car parks, drainage, footpaths, bus terminals, beautification, and landscaping.
Boroko residents and business owners are urged to take precaution.
Meanwhile, the public is being encouraged to contact the NCDC team and report business owners who’re in violation of these acts.
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