A popular takeaway kebab and pizza business has been slapped with the second-lowest hygiene rating following a visit from health inspectors.
Hygiene officers found a catalogue of problems at Barbeque Nation on Eastbank Street in Southport - including food being left at potentially unsafe temperatures, and nowhere for staff to wash their hands.
Following the damning inspection, Barbecue Nation has been given a one star food hygiene rating, meaning major improvement is necessary.
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During an inspection of the takeaway shop, on May 21 2020, cooked rice was found left out at room temperature.
Inspectors say rice should be kept above 63C to "prevent toxins from forming".
There was no hand wash basin in the food preparation area, and the one within the counter area was blocked and out of use.
Owners were told they need to monitor certain things to "ensure the food produced is safe"
They were also instructed to examine food operations to make sure food is "treated in a safe and hygienic way".
Barbeque Nation was approached for comment but had not responded by the time of publication.
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