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Pest-Infested Supermarket Fined £12,000 in Birmingham
14 Sep
Summary
- Birmingham supermarket found with severe rodent and cockroach infestation.
- The store was convicted of three separate food hygiene offenses.
- A total fine of £12,000 plus additional costs was imposed.
Altibian Supermarket, situated on Stratford Road in Birmingham, has been fined £12,000 for serious food hygiene violations. An inspection on July 8, 2025, revealed a significant infestation of rats, mice, and cockroaches within the premises. This led to the store's conviction on three counts of failing to meet food hygiene standards.
The offenses included inadequate pest control measures, a general lack of cleanliness and maintenance, and food safety breaches. Inspectors noted mouse droppings adjacent to food items intended for sale, as well as evidence of pests damaging products like a bag of rice. The company was ordered to pay the substantial fine alongside £4,800 in surcharge and £844 in prosecution costs.
