Front Street greengrocer faces arrest

Shop could close following food safety investigation

The Press are reporting that the owner of the greengrocers shop on Front Street could be banned from the food industry following a food inspection which found rats in the building.

An appalling series of photographs of the shop have been published.

“Food hygiene officer Kerry Bell told the court she found rat droppings on the shop floor and food display shelves, broken food packages and signs that rats had been eating the food inside them at Gary Michael Anderson’s greengrocers.

The shop, in the main shopping street in Acomb, York, stank and had mouldy blackberries, satsumas and bananas for sale”.

“Magistrates praised the two council departments for their work. During the investigation, the council closed the shop premises until they were properly cleaned, the waste food removed and the rats were eliminated, but allowed Anderson to sell from the pavement outside provided all stock was kept in his van overnight”.

Bench chairman Ian Nicholson said: “He persistently refused to take measures to protect customers.

“We found a flagrant disregard of the law over a protracted period. Multiple attempts were made to assist Mr Anderson, which he largely ignored.

“This is an appalling example of putting other businesses at risk, and we suspect the public too.”

They heard evidence that the rats left their traces in the upper room of a neighbouring charity shop that was used by elderly volunteers to sort through public donations.

What’s on in York: Viking Banquet Experience – The Great Army Feasts on February 16th!

Viking Banquet Experience – The Great Army Feasts!
Banquet
February 16, 2018 7:00 pm
The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
Part of the JORVIK Viking Festival
You are invited to feast at the table of the conquering Norsemen of the Great Viking Army.

The year is AD 867; the British Isle have been in turmoil for over a year following the invasion of the Great Viking Army. Most of the Anglo-Saxon strongholds have fallen including the great Northern city of Eoforwic.

With much feasting and celebrating within the halls of the conquered city you will have the opportunity to join the Viking army as they celebrate their victory in the North and rename the city Jorvik!

Featuring a beautiful and atmospheric live performance by festival favourite Einar Selvik as you savour the flavour of a special themed menu, as well as the chance to mix with the new residents of the city this is a gastronomic event you won’t soon forget.

 £85.00 Phone:01904 615505

https://www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk/about/

Price includes welcome drinks, three-course Viking inspired meal and special entertainment throughout. This is event always proves popular, so pre-book early to avoid disappointment. Please note, due to the nature of this event it is not suitable for under 18’s.