Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) has issued a total of 74 notices and compounds against food premises during a special enforcement operation carried out around Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, yesterday.
The joint operation, conducted with the Ministry of Health (KKM), involved inspections on 45 food outlets as authorities stepped up checks on hygiene, licensing compliance and food safety standards in the busy tourist hotspot.
DBKL stated that the enforcement action was taken under several legal provisions, including the Food Establishment Licensing By-Laws (WPKL) 2016, Food Handlers By-Laws 1979, the Streets, Drainage and Buildings Act 1974, as well as the Smoking Control for Public Health Act 2024.
Authorities found multiple offences during inspections, including poor cleanliness, failure to maintain grease traps, and the presence of pests such as cockroaches and rats in kitchen areas.
Other violations included improper food storage, unvaccinated food handlers, lack of food handling certification, breaches related to smoking regulations, and failure to comply with licensing conditions.
As part of the enforcement action, six food premises were ordered to cease operations immediately under the relevant licensing by-laws due to serious non-compliance with hygiene requirements.
DBKL stressed that continuous enforcement will be carried out to ensure food premises in the city comply with regulations, safeguarding public health, safety, and the overall well-being of city residents and visitors.
