Busy Bees pleaded guilty to two food safety and hygiene offences that were discovered by environmental health at the nursery last year.
The hearing took place at Thames Magistrates Court on 16 May. The council said the fine was 'significant' and reflected the 'serious nature of the offences'.
The court heard the Environmental Health Officer found ‘extensive evidence’ of fresh mouse droppings throughout the kitchen, under units, by the sink, storeroom, and in the children’s playrooms during the inspection on 12 January 2022. As a result, the premises were closed by Waltham Forest Council on the same day using Hygiene Emergency Prohibition powers.
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