Shop owner fined nearly £13,000 and banned over food hygiene offences

A Hucknall shop operator was fined nearly £13,000 and banned from running or managing a food business after admitting 13 breaches of food safety and hygiene laws. The offences occurred across inspections between May 2025 and February 2026, leading to a court ruling in August 2026.

What happened

Environmental Health Officers conducted several unannounced inspections at Hucknall Food and Wine, located at 53 Nabbs Lane, Hucknall. During these visits, they found serious hygiene failures, including keeping food at temperatures above the legal limit, and storing raw foods next to ready-to-eat items. The shop operator admitted 13 breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations in Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 17 August 2026. As a result, the operator was ordered to pay nearly £13,000 in fines and costs and was banned from running or managing any food business.

Key facts

• Offences occurred during inspections from May 2025 to February 2026 at Hucknall Food and Wine, 53 Nabbs Lane.
• The operator, Mr Sayanthiran, pleaded guilty to 13 breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Findings included food stored above 8°C and raw foods stored next to ready-to-eat items, creating contamination risk.
• The legal outcome: nearly £13,000 in fines and a ban from operating or managing a food business.

Who is affected

The impact primarily affects the shop owner personally and financially. It also means the business cannot operate as a food business until any bans or conditions are lifted. Local customers who rely on the shop for food may be affected by the temporary loss of a food retailer and may seek safer alternatives for supplies while the ban is in place.

Practical next steps

1. Residents: If you shopped at Hucknall Food and Wine, check your recent purchases for any safety concerns and follow any local council guidance about food safety in stores.
2. Business owners: Review your own food hygiene procedures to prevent similar breaches. Ensure temperature controls and separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods are in place and monitored.
3. Local authorities: If you operate or plan to operate a food business, stay aware of inspections and comply with food safety regulations to avoid penalties.
4. Legal and consumer guidance: For questions about penalties or definitions of specific offences, consult the local council’s environmental health department or a relevant regulatory body.

Limits and questions

The report covers actions taken by Nottingham Magistrates’ Court regarding this specific case. It does not imply broader penalties for similar shops, unless cited by official sources. If you have questions about how food safety rules apply to your own business, contact your local environmental health office for guidance.

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