Hup Huat Noodles suspended till further notice after cockroach infestation found at Jurong premises

Hup Huat Noodles suspended after inspection of food processing establishment

A well-known brand of noodles in Singapore has had its food processing operations suspended, partly due to a cockroach infestation.

In a food hygiene notice posted on Thursday (5 Dec), the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said Hup Huat Noodles Pte Ltd had been suspended from 4 Dec till further notice.

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‘Severe’ infestation of cockroaches found during SFA inspection

On Wednesday (4 Dec), SFA conducted an inspection at Hup Huat’s food processing premises at 10 Chin Bee Drive, which is off Jalan Boon Lay.

It found a “severe” infestation of live cockroaches there, it said.

Poor housekeeping and maintenance were also detected, with issues such as a dirty floor and unclean food processing equipment.

Hup Huat Noodles suspended & told to rectify lapses

Thus, the suspension was meted out over these “non-compliances”, SFA said.

In the interest of public health, SFA also directed the licensee “to rectify the lapses and take necessary measures to improve food safety practices and ensure the cleanliness of its premises”, adding:

Food safety is a joint responsibility as food can be contaminated anywhere along the food chain. While SFA continues to be vigilant and ensure that regulatory measures are in place and properly enforced, the industry and consumers must also play their part.

Hup Huat retailed under Sun Brand

Hup Huat Noodles, retailed under Sun Brand, produces a range of products including bee hoon, vermicelli, egg noodles and bean sticks.

Source: Sun Brand by Hup Huat on Facebook

According to a write-up on its Facebook account, its founder, who arrived in Singapore in the 1930s, set up his first noodle factory in the 1950s.

The family business is now run by the fourth generation.

Source: Sun Brand by Hup Huat on Facebook

Fine of up to S$5K for non-compliance

SFA warned all food operators to ensure that their premises are clean and well-maintained and staff are adequately trained on food safety management.

Enforcement action will be taken against operators who don’t follow regulations, with a fine of up to S$5,000 possible for each offence.

It urged members of the public who come across poor food safety practices to avoid patronising the food establishment involved and make a report on SFA’s online feedback form with the relevant details to assist investigations.

Also read: 2 Boat Quay Chinese restaurants suspended for failing to prevent infestation & not registering assistant

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Featured image adapted from Sun Brand by Hup Huat on Facebook.