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A cockroach-infested takeaway shut down as an imminent public-health risk has reopened.
Dhanny’s Curry House, at 28 Sandbeds in Queensbury, voluntarily closed after a Bradford Council inspection on August 26 found a "significant cockroach infestation" throughout the premises.
It was awarded a 0 star food hygiene rating.
In reference to the food hygiene inspection, the council said it is considering the appropriate enforcement action, including whether to bring a prosecution.
What did the report say?
Cockroaches at every stage of their life cycle were found throughout the business, including on work surfaces, in food areas, equipment, walls, floors, the toilet and sticky traps.
The takeaway says it has reopened because "the problem is sorted".
Bradford Council confirmed the infestation had been "resolved".
Cockroaches found in fridges
The August report said: "Ootheca, nymphs, juveniles and adults were observed... in all rooms and to all areas," including fridges.
Inspectors found cockroaches inside fridges and ordered staff to throw away all potentially contaminated open food.
What else did the report reveal?
Inspectors found numerous breaches of the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013, including unsafe food storage, dirty conditions and inadequate pest control.
Raw food was stored above cooked, ready-to-eat items in a fridge, risking cross-contamination, while other food was left on the floor.
Open food, including chicken burgers, was found in a cardboard box beneath the fryers; inspectors said the high-risk item must be kept below 8°C.
The report also flagged faulty flooring, skirting boards and wall cladding that could harbour pests and hinder cleaning.
Fridge and freezer seals were dirty or damaged, with some needing repair or replacement.
Pest-proof the premises
The business was told to deep-clean and disinfect the premises, make them pest-proof, and remove contaminated food and pest-harbouring items, including a first-floor sofa.
Inspectors also found serious management failings.
Reviews on Google were mixed
About a month ago, Chris Pratt left a review saying: "Shamis rubbery, bhajis broke up and naan kebab everything was red with no salad at all... was last chance for Dhannys."
Four months ago Adele M said: "Delicious chicken and spinach curry, great service. I'll definitely order again."
What the council said
A council spokesperson told the T&A: “Following the food hygiene inspection, the council is considering the appropriate enforcement action, including whether to bring a prosecution.
"No decision to prosecute has been made at this stage.
"We cannot comment further on the details of this case whilst this remains under consideration.”
Officers to monitor the site
Dhanny’s Curry House told the T&A that it is regularly in touch with Bradford Council and that a re-inspection is pending.
A council spokesperson said: "The voluntary closure has been lifted as the imminent risk from the pest infestation has been resolved.
"The proprietor has not applied for a re-inspection, however, our officers will be monitoring the site over the next few weeks to ensure compliance."