60 F&B Outlets Penalised for Breaching Safe Management Measures

08 OCT 2021

60 F&B Outlets Penalised for Breaching Safe Management Measures

Seniors urged to stay home and to only go out for essential activities

8 October 2021 – Since mid-September, 36 Food and Beverage (F&B) outlets were ordered to close, and another 21 F&B outlets were fined for breaches of Safe Management Measures (SMMs) and Vaccination Differentiated SMMs (VDS). Food licences for three pivoted nightlife establishments have been permanently revoked.

VDS Breaches at F&B Premises

2 During this period, agencies checked more than 600 premises and over 900 individuals for adherence to VDS. Four F&B outlets were found to have allowed individuals without a cleared status.

SMM Breaches at F&B Premises

3 34 F&B outlets were ordered to close for SMM breaches such as allowing customers to play card games in the premises, failing to ensure customers adhered to the permitted group size, and failing to ensure a safe distance of at least 1 metre between groups of customers.

4 19 other F&B outlets were issued composition fines for various SMM breaches on their premises. These included gathering in groups larger than the permitted group size, playing music or video recordings, allowing singing, failing to ensure workers wore masks, failing to ensure contact tracing was done for employees, and failing to ensure a safe distance of at least 1 metre between seated customers. Please refer to Annex B for details of offences, and Annex C for photos.

Permanent Revocation of Licence for Pivoted Nightlife Establishments

5 Three pivoted nightlife establishments had their food licences permanently revoked. The pivoted nightlife establishments were found to be operating with dine-in patrons, despite not being allowed to re-open. Please refer to Annex D for details of offences.

6 We would like to remind both F&B operators and patrons that strict compliance with SMMs (including VDS) is critical for everyone's safety. Agencies will continue to step up checks on F&B and pivoted nightlife establishments to ensure that VDS and SMMs are strictly adhered to. Firm enforcement action will be taken against operators and individuals who do not comply with SMMs, including the proper wearing of masks. This includes prosecution and revocation of licences for food, public entertainment, and liquor.

Seniors Urged to Stay Home

7 With more COVID-19 cases being reported, we urge seniors to stay home, avoid crowded places, and go out only for essential activities over the next few weeks. Seniors, especially those unvaccinated, are at higher risk of developing serious complications if infected. Seniors should avoid congregating at hawker centres and coffeeshops, and instead consider packing food, ordering online, or asking a friend or family member to buy food on their behalf instead of dining in. Seniors are also reminded to maintain good personal hygiene by ensuring that their masks are worn properly and not pulled down while talking, washing their hands regularly, and avoiding touching their faces.

8 We urge everyone to exercise socially responsible behaviour to protect their own health and that of others. Those who feel unwell or are sick should seek medical attention and stay home.

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ANNEX A

LIST OF F&B PREMISES PENALISED FOR BREACHING VACCINATION DIFFERENTIATED SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES

  1. Luci's Kitchen (304 Orchard Road, #02-58, Lucky Plaza) failed to ensure that only individuals with a cleared status entered or remained on its premises. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) issued an order that required the operator to close for 10 days from 20 to 29 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  2. New Shapla Restaurant (37 Desker Road) failed to ensure that only individuals with a cleared status entered or remained on its premises. STB issued an order that required the operator to close for 10 days from 23 September to 2 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  3. Purn Rao KTV & Pub (5001 Beach Road, #02-81, Golden Mile Complex) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure its dine-in customers had a cleared status.

  4. Yong Xing Mei Wei (10 Paya Lebar Road, #B2-29, PLQ)was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure its dine-in customers had a cleared status.

ANNEX B

LIST OF F&B PREMISES ORDERED TO CLOSE FOR BREACHING SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES

  1. Akshaya (460 Alexandra Road, #01-03, Alexandra Retail Centre) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 23 September to 2 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  2. Al-Bismi Restaurant (41 Dickson Road) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. STB issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 3 to 12 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  3. Badriya Indian Muslim Food (541 Jurong West Avenue 1, #01-1040) allowed patrons to be seated in groups larger than the permitted group size on its premises. SFA has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 27 September to 6 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  4. Bazuka (122 Arab Street, #02-00) allowed customers to play dice games on 24 September 2021. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 1 to 10 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  5. Beans Party Western (17 Petir Road, #01-35/36/37, Hillion Mall) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 6 October to 15 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  6. Bottoms Up Cafe and Bistro (212 Telok Ayer Street) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. STB issued an order that required the operator to close for 10 days from 19 to 28 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  7. D'Sweet (145 Jalan Besar) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. STB issued an order that required the operator to close for 10 days from 26 September to 5 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  8. Gayatri Restaurant (112 Race Course Road) failed to ensure customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size, and failed to minimise physical interaction between customers. STB issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 29 September to 18 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  9. Hide & Seek (11 Sam Leong Road, #04-06, Trio Mall) failed to minimise physical interaction between staff and customers. STB issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 19 September to 8 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  10. Hideout (500 Jalan Sultan, #01-19, Hotel Boss) failed to ensure customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size, played music, and allowed singing on its premises. STB issued an order that required the operator to close for 10 days from 25 September to 4 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  11. Ho1e In The Wall (11 East Coast Road, #01-03) allowed intermingling between different groups of customers on 17 September 2021. URA issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 2 to 11 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  12. Killiney Kopitiam (304 Orchard Road, #01-10, Lucky Plaza) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. STB issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 28 September to 7 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  13. Kopitiam (4 Tampines Central 5, #04-27/28/29, Tampines Mall) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. As the establishment is a repeat offender, ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 24 September to 13 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  14. Lu La (17 Ann Siang Road) failed to minimise physical interaction between staff and customers. As the establishment is a repeat offender, STB has issued an order requiring it to close for 60 days from 21 September to 19 November 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  15. Malaysia Boleh (53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #B2-41/42, AMK Hub) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 6 October to 15 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  16. Mr Youtiao (2 Tampines Central 5, #B1-19, Century Square) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 1 October to 10 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  17. NC Recreation Club (29 Tai Seng Ave, #07-05) allowed patrons to consume alcohol within the premises after 10.30 pm. As the establishment is a repeat offender, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 29 September to 18 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  18. New Delhi Restaurant (64 Race Course Road) failed to ensure customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size, failed to minimise physical interaction between customers, and allowed singing on its premises. STB issued an order that required the operator to close for 10 days from 24 September to 3 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  19. Pizzakaya (50 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-11, JEM) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 23 September to 02 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  20. Pizzamaru (78 Airport Boulevard, #04-222, Jewel) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 6 October to 15 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  21. Rumah Makan Minang (1 Tampines Walk, #B1-47A, Our Tampines Hub) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 01 October to 10 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  22. Shanghai (8 Ubi Road 2, #01-01, #01-02, Zervex) allowed patrons to be seated in groups larger than the permitted group size on its premises. It failed to ensure a safe distance of 1 metre between seated patrons and to ensure that masks were worn by staff and patrons. It also played pre-recorded music on its premises. SFA has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 3 October to 12 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  23. Shi Li Fang (2 Jurong East Central 1, #02-08A, JCube) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 2 October to 11 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  24. Sushiro (21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, #03-10/11/12, Lot One Shoppers' Mall) failed to ensure customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size. Enterprise Singapore (ESG) has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 20 September to 29 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  25. The Base Bistro (401 Macpherson Road, #B1-01 Macpherson Mall, Singapore 368125) played pre-recorded music and allowed diners to play pool at its premises. SFA has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 7 October to 16 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  26. The drink stall at Detian Coffeeshop (59 New Upper Changi Road, #01-1260) allowed patrons to consume alcohol within the premises after 10.30 pm. SFA has issued an order requiring the stall operator to close for 10 days from 6 October to 15 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  27. The Idle (21 Media Circle, #01-05, Infinite Studios) allowed patrons to be seated in groups larger than the permitted group size and allowed hostessing activities on its premises. It also failed to ensure a safe distance of 1 metre between seated patrons. As the establishment is a repeat offender, SFA has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 30 days from 8 October to 6 November 2021 (both dates inclusive). The operator will also be prosecuted in court.

  28. The STARZ Bistro (66 East Coast Road, #03-01) allowed customers to play dice games on 17 September 2021. As the establishment is a repeat offender, URA issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 2 to 21 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  29. Tipsy Bunny (50 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-05, JEM) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 23 September to 02 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  30. Toast Box (180 Kitchener Road, #01-43, City Square Mall) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 2 October to 11 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  31. Tuckshop (1 Maritime Square, #03-19/20/21, Harbourfront Centre) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 22 September to 01 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  32. Ubin First Stop Restaurant (Block 1202, #01-02, East Coast Park Seafood Centre) failed to ensure that customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size on its premises. National Parks Board (NParks) has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 6 to 15 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  33. Xiao Chun Niang Chicken Hotpot (233 Geylang Road) allowed the sale and consumption of alcohol after 10.30 pm and failed to apply appropriate procedures and controls that enable or facilitate contact tracing of every customer entering its premises. As the establishment is a repeat offender, the Singapore Land Authority issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 24 September to 13 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

  34. Ye Yint Café (111 North Bridge Road, #03-36, Peninsula Plaza) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 2 October to 11 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

LIST OF F&B PREMISES FINED FOR BREACHING SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES

  1. Dumpling Darlings (44 Amoy Street) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure at least 1-metre safe distancing between seated customers.

  2. Gaston (25 Keong Saik Rd) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers.

  3. Greendot (23 Serangoon Central, #02-K2/K3/K4, NEX) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers.

  4. Kaffe & Toast (10 Eunos Road 8, #B1-157, SingPost Centre) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers.

  5. Kubes (31 Campbell Lane) was fined $1,000 for playing video recordings in the premises.

  6. Kucina (11 Tanjong Katong Road, #B1-09/10, Kinex)was fined $2,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers. (repeat offender)

  7. L.K Maju Restaurant (51 Rowell Road) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers.

  8. Maduro (40 Harding Road, #03-00) was fined $1,000 for allowing the consumption of alcohol within its premises after 10.30 pm on 24 September 2021.

  9. MC8 Private Limited (8B Circular Road) was fined $2,000 for failing to check SafeEntry for some customers and failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on 17 September 2021. (repeat offender)

  10. NY Night Market (1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-116, Vivocity) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers.

  11. Oh My Bistro (9 Yio Chu Kang road #01-12, Space@Kovan, Singapore 545523) was fined $1,000 for playing loud pre-recorded music within the premises.

  12. Om Murugan Vilas Idly (115 Dunlop Street) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers, and for playing music in the premises.

  13. Putien (80 Marine Parade Road, #02-13, Parkway Parade) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers.

  14. Rui Chen International Pte Ltd (53 Jalan Sultan) was fined $2,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on 24 September 2021. (repeat offender)

  15. Rumours Beach Club (40 Siloso Beach Walk) was fined $2,000 for allowing a social gathering among its workers on its premises. (repeat offender)

  16. SBCD Korean Tofu House (9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-114, Millenia Walk) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers.

  17. Sri Guru Restaurant (3 Rowell Road) was fined $1,000 for allowing the consumption of alcohol after 10.30 pm.

  18. Sunday Folks (44 Jalan Merah Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, #01-52) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers on 25 September 2021.

  19. Xixiang Kaya Kopitiam (10 Paya Lebar Road, #B2-17, PLQ) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers.

ANNEX C

PHOTOS OF F&B PREMISES ORDERED TO CLOSE FOR BREACHING SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Bazuka (122 Arab Street, #02-00) allowed customers to play dice games on 24 September 2021. URA issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 1 to 10 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

(Photo credit: Urban Redevelopment Authority)

Ho1e In The Wall (11 East Coast Road, #01-03) allowed intermingling between different groups of customers on 17 September 2021. URA issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 2 to 11 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

(Photo credit: Urban Redevelopment Authority)

The STARZ Bistro (66 East Coast Road, #03-01) allowed customers to play dice games on 17 September 2021. As the establishment is a repeat offender, URA issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 2 to 21 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

(Photo credit: Urban Redevelopment Authority)

New Delhi Restaurant (64 Race Course Road) failed to ensure customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size. It also failed to minimise physical interaction between customers and allowed singing on its premises. STB issued an order that required the operator to close for 10 days from 24 September to 3 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

(Photo credit: Singapore Tourism Board)

D'Sweet (145 Jalan Besar) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. STB issued an order that required the operator to close for 10 days from 26 September to 5 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

(Photo credit: Singapore Tourism Board)

Al-Bismi Restaurant (41 Dickson Road) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. STB issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 3 to 12 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

(Photo credit: Singapore Tourism Board)

Shanghai (8 Ubi Road 2 #01-01, #01-02, Zervex) allowed patrons to be seated in groups larger than the permitted group size. It failed to ensure a safe distance of at least 1 metre between seated patrons, and to ensure that masks were worn by staff and patrons. It also played pre-recorded music at the premises. SFA has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 3 October to 12 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).

(Photo credit: Singapore Food Agency)

ANNEX D

DETAILS OF PIVOTED NIGHTLIFE ESTABLISHMENTS WITH LICENCES REVOKED

  1. Moung Sakhon (5001 Beach Road, #03-45, Golden Mile Complex) is a pivoted nightlife establishment which had not been allowed to reopen. It was found operating with dine-in patrons. SFA has permanently revoked its food licence.

  2. Parklato Pte Ltd (35 Selegie Road, #01-14/25, Parklane Shopping Mall) is a pivoted nightlife establishment which had not been allowed to reopen. It was found operating with dine-in patrons. SFA has permanently revoked its food licence.

  3. Prajin Karaoke (5001 Beach Road, #03-77, Golden Mile Complex) is a pivoted nightlife establishment which had not been allowed to reopen. It was found operating with dine-in patrons. SFA has permanently revoked its food licence.