A Blyth takeaway has been prosecuted following an investigation by Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service's Fire Safety team.
China Cook, on Waterloo Road in Blyth, has been fined £3,418 after a representative of the company attended Newcastle Magistrates' Court on April 28 and pleaded guilty to the breach of a prohibition notice that prevented the use of the building's first floor and loft space for sleeping. The prohibition notice was served on November 26 last year following a routine fire service audit of the premises.
This was issued as sleeping materials including beds and bedding were discovered on the first floor. A follow up visit on December 10 revealed a breach of the notice as a person was discovered in bed asleep on the prohibited first floor.
