Pub in Southall crawling with cockroaches and bedbugs fined £17,000
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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A Southall public house faced severe legal consequences after health inspectors discovered widespread pest infestations including cockroaches and bedbugs on its premises. The establishment's operator and director were prosecuted at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court, resulting in a substantial fine. This case highlights the importance of rigorous hygiene standards in hospitality venues and the enforcement actions taken by local authorities to protect public health and consumer safety in food service establishments.
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