33 F&B Outlets and 36 Individuals Penalised for Breaching Safe Management Measures; Food Licences Permanently Revoked for Two Pivoted Nightlife Establishments
33 F&B Outlets and 36 Individuals Penalised for Breaching Safe Management Measures; Food Licences Permanently Revoked for Two Pivoted Nightlife Establishments
Continued enforcement efforts since 1 September 2021 against breaches of Safe Management Measures (SMMs) and Vaccination Differentiated SMMs (VDS) have led to 15 Food and Beverage (F&B) outlets being ordered to close, and 18 other F&B outlets and 36 individuals being fined. Food licences for two pivoted nightlife establishments were permanently revoked.
VDS Breaches at F&B Premises
2 Since 1 September 2021, agencies have checked more than 670 premises and around 510 individuals for adherence to VDS. One F&B outlet, Ohms Garden (672 Chander Road, #01-40), allowed individuals without a cleared status [1] to enter or remain within its premises to consume food or drinks. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 30 days from 9 September to 8 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).
3 In another case, an unvaccinated individual attempted to enter an F&B outlet on Sentosa Island using a friend's mobile phone, which displayed a cleared vaccinated status on the TraceTogether App. The outlet's staff requested the unvaccinated customer and his friend to leave the premises immediately and reported the incident to a Safe Distancing Enforcement Officer from the Sentosa Development Corporation. Agencies are investigating.
SMM Breaches at F&B Premises
4 14 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.
5 18 other F&B outlets and 36 individuals were issued composition fines for various SMM breaches. These included gathering in groups larger than the permitted size, playing music or video recordings in the premises, allowing singing in the premises, failing to ensure workers wore masks, failing to ensure contact tracing was done for its employees, and failing to ensure a safe distance of at least 1 metre between seated customers. Please refer to Annex A for details of offences, and Annex B for photos.
Permanent Revocation of Licence for Pivoted Nightlife Establishments
6 Two pivoted nightlife establishments had their food licences permanently revoked. One of the outlets had passed inspections and was allowed to reopen on 3 September 2021 with additional SMMs in place. However, in a follow-up inspection, the outlet was found to have failed to minimise physical interaction between staff and customers by allowing hostessing activities. It also failed to ensure that its CCTV was operational at all times. The other pivoted nightlife establishment had not been allowed to reopen but was found operating with dine-in patrons. Please refer to Annex C for details of offences and photos.
7 Agencies will continue to step up checks on pivoted nightlife establishments to ensure that VDS and SMMs are strictly adhered to. Firm enforcement action will be taken against operators and individuals who flout the measures. This includes prosecution and revocation of licences for food, public entertainment and liquor.
Towards a COVID-19 Resilient Singapore
8 While the Government has called on the community to reduce social activities in view of the recent surge in cases, we are observing more people visiting shopping malls, supermarkets, parks, F&B outlets, markets and hawker centres and congregating at outdoor areas. We would like to remind both F&B operators and patrons that strict compliance with SMMs (including VDS) is critical for the safety of everyone. Strict enforcement action will be taken against people who do not comply with SMMs, safe distancing measures and proper wearing of masks.
9 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.
ANNEX A
LIST OF F&B PREMISES ORDERED TO CLOSE FOR BREACHING SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES
1 On Dol (95 Tanjong Pagar Road) failed to enforce the maximum group size of five fully vaccinated persons on its premises. As the establishment is a repeat offender, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 8 to 27 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
2 Awfully Chocolate + Café (1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-K102, Great World City) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. Enterprise Singapore (ESG) has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 3 to 12 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
3 Beerthai (5001 Beach Road, #01-94/95, Golden Mile Complex) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 15 to 24 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
4 I-BAR & BISTRO (50 Prinsep Street, #01-01, Prinsep Place) was found to have provided or allowed customers to play card games within its premises. URA has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 15 to 24 September 2021(both dates inclusive).
5 Ky Anh Quan (Samsim Vietnam Cuisine) (233 Joo Chiat Road, #01-01) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. URA has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 10 to 19 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
6 Lap Vietnamese Restaurant (169 Joo Chiat Road, #01-01) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. URA has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 10 to 19 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
7 Nagara Thai (180 Kitchener Road, #02-23/24, City Square Mall) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 15 to 24 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
8 Nana Original Thai Food (14 Scotts Road, #01-21, Far East Plaza) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. STB has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 13 to 22 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
9 Ninja Eateries (5001 Beach Road, #01-08, Golden Mile Complex) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 15 to 24 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
10 NTUC Foodfare (53 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, #03-12, AMK HUB) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 3 to 12 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
11 Penyet Town (11 Tanjong Katong Road, #01-65/66, Kinex) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 10 to 19 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
12 Sanook Kitchen (3 Simei Street 6, #01-15, Eastpoint Mall) failed to enforce the maximum group size of five fully vaccinated persons on its premises. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 15 to 24 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
13 Yu Kee Specialities (604 Sembawang Road, #01-05, Sembawang Shopping Centre) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 15 to 24 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
14 My Briyani House (1000 East Coast Parkway, #01-04, East Coast Park Marine Cove) failed to ensure that customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size. As the establishment is a repeat offender, the National Parks Board (NParks) has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 21 September to 10 October 2021 (both dates inclusive).
LIST OF F&B PREMISES FINED FOR BREACHING SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES
1 Beerlok (48 Dunlop Street) was fined $1,000 for playing music within its premises.
2 Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut (304 Orchard Road, #01-42/44, Lucky Plaza) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure 1 metre safe distancing between customers in queue.
3 Big Fish Small Fish (200 Victoria Street, #04-05, Bugis Junction) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure contact tracing was done for the employees.
4 Burger King (60 Paya Lebar Road, #01-37/38/39/40/41/42/43, Paya Lebar Square) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers.
5 Cheers Bro Bistro (20A Upper Weld Road) was fined $1,000 for playing video recordings (music videos) within its premises.
6 Chun Yang (181 Orchard Road, #02-25/25A, Orchard Central) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure 1 metre safe distancing between seated customers.
7 Diandin Leluk (5001 Beach Road, #01-70/71, Golden Mile Complex) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers.
8 Haidilao Hot Pot (1 Harbourfront Walk, #03-09, Vivo City) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers.
9 Ji De Chi (Jurong West Central 2, #02-38, Jurong Point Shopping Centre) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers.
10 Omoté (301 Upper Thomson Road, #03-24A, Thomson Plaza) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers.
11 Shang Palace (22 Orange Grove Road, Shangri-La Hotel) was fined $1,000 for allowing verbal exhortation of goodwill, i.e. singing and toasting.
12 Si Wei CC Pte Ltd (31 Mosque Street) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure 1 metre safe distancing between seated customers.
13 Sofra Turkish & Restaurant (6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-129A, Marina Square) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure that all their staff wore a mask.
14 Sushi Express (30 Sembawang Drive, #02-23, Sun Plaza) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers.
15 Tapas Club (181 Orchard Road, #02-13/14/15, Orchard Central) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure 1 metre safe distancing between seated customers.
16 The Peacock Pte Ltd (38 Upper Weld Road) was fined $1,000 for playing music within its premises.
17 Xiao Chun Niang Chicken Hotpot (233 Geylang Road) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers and allowing intermingling between groups and tables.
18 Yaleju-Tong Bei Huo Guo (149 Geylang Road, #01-01) was fined $1,000 for failing to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers.
ANNEX B
PHOTOS OF F&B PREMISES ORDERED TO CLOSE FOR BREACHING SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES
On Dol failed to enforce the maximum group size of five fully vaccinated persons on its premises. As the establishment is a repeat offender, URA has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 8 to 27 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
(Photo credit: URA)
I-BAR & BISTRO was found to have provided or allowed customers to play card games within its premises. URA has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 15 to 24 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
(Photo credit: URA)
Nagara Thai failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 15 to 24 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
(Photo credit: ESG)
Nana Original Thai Food failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. STB has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 13 to 22 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
(Photo credit: STB)
Ninja Eateries failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring operator to close for 10 days from 15 to 24 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
(Photo credit: ESG)
NTUC Foodfare at AMK Hub failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 3 to 12 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
(Photo credit: ESG)
Penyet Town failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 10 to 19 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
(Photo credit: ESG)
Yu Kee Specialities failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between seated customers. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 15 to 24 September 2021 (both dates inclusive).
(Photo credit: ESG)
ANNEX C
DETAILS AND PHOTOS OF PIVOTED NIGHTLIFE ESTABLISHMENTS WITH LICENCES REVOKED
1 Carlsberg Sport Bar (390A Havelock Road, #01-08, Waterfront Plaza) is a pivoted nightlife establishment which was issued with a conditional permit to reopen on 3 September 2021. It failed to minimise physical interaction between staff and customers by allowing hostessing. It also failed to ensure that its CCTV was operational at all times. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry have permanently revoked its food licence and conditional permit respectively.
(Photo credit: STB)
2 Club Royal (7500A Beach Road, #01-301/302) is a pivoted nightlife establishment which had not been allowed to reopen. However, it was found to be operating with customers dining in. SFA has permanently revoked its food licence.
(Photo credit: STB)
1Individual with cleared status means: a) fully vaccinated individual, i.e. 2 weeks after receiving the full regime of Pfizer-BioNTech/ Comirnaty, Moderna or after completing the full regime of vaccines on the World Health Organization's Emergency Use Listing (including the appropriate duration post-vaccination for the vaccine to be fully effective); b) individual who has recovered from COVID-19 and can provide a valid Pre-Event Test (PET) exemption notice; or c) individual who has a valid negative PET result from an Ministry of Health-approved COVID-19 test provider within the last 24 hours.