London restaurant closed after authorities discovered dog meat stored in freezer.

The closure of Pho Na, a Vietnamese restaurant located on Old Kent Road in Southwark, has caused quite a stir. It all started when inspectors paid a visit and discovered something quite alarming - dog meat. Yes, you read that right, dog meat. Apparently, it was disguised as "goat wrapped in leaves" and stored in the freezer. However, upon further investigation and analysis, it was confirmed to be dog meat.

But that's not all. The inspection also revealed the presence of mice droppings and cockroaches within the establishment. Not exactly the most appetizing situation. As a result, the owner, Mr. Vuong Quoc Nguyen, 47, was brought to court on multiple charges related to food safety and hygiene. His defense solicitor, Mr. Piers Kiss-Wilson, stated that Mr. Nguyen was not aware of the dog meat as it was supplied to him by someone else.

In addition to that, Mr. Kiss-Wilson explained that the meat was not being sold and that the restaurant had hired pest control to deal with the infestation. It seems like the situation was quickly taken care of, but unfortunately, the damage had already been done. The news of dog meat being found in a restaurant caused quite a stir among the public.

The local council, Lewisham Council, also released a statement regarding the incident. They mentioned that the failed food safety inspection resulted in prosecution action being taken in relation to food hygiene offences in 2023. However, they clarified that they did not order the closure of the business and that it was independently sold afterwards. Due to ongoing legal proceedings, the council was unable to provide further comments at the moment.

It's a shame that such a situation occurred, and it serves as a reminder to always be cautious when it comes to food safety and hygiene. Let's hope that the new owners of Pho Na will take the necessary steps to ensure that their establishment maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.

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