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Auckland's filthiest restaurants revealed by council

Brian from Mount Roskill

In Auckland Council's latest list of D grade food outlets, from last September to January this year, 41 shops received a D grade while two were forced to close temporarily after being issued E grades.
Breaches included poor cleaning and food safety preparation, hygiene and storage, deficient … View moreIn Auckland Council's latest list of D grade food outlets, from last September to January this year, 41 shops received a D grade while two were forced to close temporarily after being issued E grades.
Breaches included poor cleaning and food safety preparation, hygiene and storage, deficient temperature controls, poor maintenance of equipment and facilities, and pests.
According to the council, a food grade certificate gives customers assurance that food they buy is safe and suitable to eat, and that the outlet meets quality and hygiene requirements under the Food Act.
An A, B or C grade means an outlet provides a level of confidence that the food it sells is safe.
D and E grades require enforcement by food inspectors, meaning a wide range of issues need to be rectified.
E ratings are given for critical risks, such as an out-of-control pest infestation or an absolutely filthy kitchen.
Central Auckland recorded the most D grade restaurants in the region with 13 shops identified with breaches, while south Auckland had 12.
Seven food shops in East Auckland were marked D grades, with five in the west, and four in the north.
Glen Innes Bakery and Cafe, Vanilla Plant Based Kitchen in Howick, Ak's Bakery in Mt Wellington, Dedwood Deli in Ponsonby, Manna Kitchen Onehunga, The Meat Hut in Massey, Gangnam Style Korean BBQ in Takapuna, Glen Eden Takeaways, 932 Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House, Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House and Hot and Spicy Pot East Tamaki all had pests.
Of the 41 shops that were issued with a D grade, 35 were reissued with A grades after rectifying breaches.
E grades were issued to United Coffee Nation on Victoria St West in Auckland Central, and Songket Malaysian Cafe at Kilham Ave, Northcote.
Both food outlets have been issued a D grade since, and allowed to operate.
South Auckland councillor Alf Filipina said customers deserved better, and eating at places that were clean was the bare minimum.
"The good thing about these inspections is that it's catching them out and taking them to task for not complying," Filipaina said.
"Once cockroaches or pests are identified, they're shut down and told to fumigate and prove that they can reopen again."
He said it was a shame that some owners have let their shops go.
"This is where people go to buy their food, and eat. The ones that are being shut down for cockroaches and pests, those are the ones that need to be highlighted.
"It's not just about the food, it's about cleanliness of the premises they walk into, customers expect that and its shop owners responsibility to make sure the cooking area is clean and around their shops too."
Food safety breaches don't incur fines, but the council recovers costs with reinspection revisits to monitor or confirm compliance.
The average compliance cost for an E grade reinspection was $1400, while it was up to $771 for a D grade.
List of D and E grade outlets from Sept 2023- Jan 2024
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Glen Innes Bakery and Cafe
Howick Village Cafe
Barilla Dumpling, Milford
Chowfoo Restaurant, Albany
Bakar Malaysian Cuisine, Panmure
Huanoa Takeaways, Papatoetoe
Moore St Bake House, Howick
Happy Days Restaurant, Manukau
Love Punjab Restaurant and Bar, Manurewa
Vanilla Plant Based Kitchen, Howick
Yummy Dumpling House, Queen St
Razeens Fastfoods and Takeaway, Māngere
Bread N Butter Home Cookery, Onehunga
Esquires Manukau
Korean Foods, Papatoetoe
Polynesian Takeaway, Avondale
Bamboo Gardens Takeaway, New Lynn
Golden Rooster Chinese Resturant, Rosedale
Burrito House, Birkenhead
Top World Bakery & Cafe, Ōtāhuhu
Idly Sambar, Kingsland
Daaku Kebab & Cafe, Manurewa
Panda Noodle Express, Albany
Happy Cafe, Royal Oak
Ak's Bakery, Mt Wellington
Dedwood Deli, Ponsonby
Daaku Kebab St George Street, Papatoetoe
Mount Eden Village Kebab
Al's Roast & Qiaos Chinese Takeaway, Snells Beach
Bombay Chinese Indian Restaurant, Queen St
Manna Kitchen Onehunga
Bawarchi Indian Food Takeaway, Sandringham
Beekeepers Wife, Riverhead
The Meat Hut, Massey
Chicking Takanini
Gangnam Style Korean BBQ Restaurant, Takapuna
United Coffee Nation, Victoria St West
Glen Eden Takeaways
932 Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House
Songket Malaysian Cafe
Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House
New Save Supermarket Newmarket
Hot and Spicy Pot East Tamaki
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Fantails Football for Girls starts next week

Rachel Alley from Auckland United Football Club

Girls - would you like to try football??
Fantails Football is a girls only programme designed to help girls gain confidence playing football in a safe and fun environment.
Fantails is for girls aged 4-12 years.
Term 1 programme starts Monday, 12 February 4.15pm
At Auckland United FC, Keith Hay … View moreGirls - would you like to try football??
Fantails Football is a girls only programme designed to help girls gain confidence playing football in a safe and fun environment.
Fantails is for girls aged 4-12 years.
Term 1 programme starts Monday, 12 February 4.15pm
At Auckland United FC, Keith Hay Park
8 weeks on Mondays, $40
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Happy Chinese New year!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year from the team at NZ Compare!
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Step up the creativity

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

Makeover a stool with Resene paints and reuse as a table or organiser. Find out how to rejuvenate your old furniture with these easy step by step instructions.

STOP ABUSING YOUR DOGS

Rebecca from Point Chevalier

So many idiots are still doing this when the Temps reach 30 degrees.
If the pavement is too hot for you to walk on in bare feet it's far too hot for the poor dog. Dog has bare feet and massive fur coat.
Get up early. Walk the dog before 8am
Or
Walk the dog at 8pm.
It's common … View moreSo many idiots are still doing this when the Temps reach 30 degrees.
If the pavement is too hot for you to walk on in bare feet it's far too hot for the poor dog. Dog has bare feet and massive fur coat.
Get up early. Walk the dog before 8am
Or
Walk the dog at 8pm.
It's common sense.

Lounge Suite 3+2+1 for $200 (For Sale)

Sam from Waterview

3+2+1 Lounge Suite for Sale ($200)

3 seater is in good condition
2 seater never used (see photos)
1 Seater has some holes as in the photo

Some have a lazy boy (adjustable seat).

… View more3+2+1 Lounge Suite for Sale ($200)

3 seater is in good condition
2 seater never used (see photos)
1 Seater has some holes as in the photo

Some have a lazy boy (adjustable seat).

Must take them from my property in Waterview.

thanks
Sam
samad_s_k@yahoo.com

Private message for viewing (actual same as photo).

Price: $200

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Increase the value of your property with a fresh coat of paint!

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Babyballet Set

Mariyaraj from Sandringham

Dress - Size 6
Socks - Size 13-3
Shoes - Size 10m.

Price: $20

Line dancing

Annette from Mount Roskill

Beginners line Dancing starts this Thursday
Epsom Methodist church. Greenwoods cnr Epsom. 10am-11am . Come along and have some fun

Have your say!!!!

Auckland Council

A transformation is planned for Waiapu Precinct and Paynes Lane, Onehunga creating a new public plaza, green spaces, a family playspace, and safer walking connections. Find out more on the wider Waiapu Precinct plans, including the proposed supermarket location and future development sites for … View moreA transformation is planned for Waiapu Precinct and Paynes Lane, Onehunga creating a new public plaza, green spaces, a family playspace, and safer walking connections. Find out more on the wider Waiapu Precinct plans, including the proposed supermarket location and future development sites for homes.

For more info visit or Onehunga Library from 12 Feb.

These improvements are part of the wider Eke Panuku urban regeneration plan for Onehunga to attract more investment, support the growing population and local businesses, and to help the town centre thrive in a sustainable way. Find out more

Waitangi Day Sale! 😊

Redcross from Sandringham

RedCross Sandringham.

We are open Waitangi Day - come and join us for our Sandringham shop stock clearance sale🎊🎊🎊

Specials on clothes, books, shoes and much much more… 👗👚👖👠
Offers only last till Tuesday 👀⏳

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday-9am to 5 pm
Saturday-10am to … View moreRedCross Sandringham.

We are open Waitangi Day - come and join us for our Sandringham shop stock clearance sale🎊🎊🎊

Specials on clothes, books, shoes and much much more… 👗👚👖👠
Offers only last till Tuesday 👀⏳

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday-9am to 5 pm
Saturday-10am to 4pm

See you all there! 😊

Negotiable

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