A takeaway was found to be infested with cockroaches throughout the shop and even on the serving counter.
Abdul Ahad, the owner of Master Chef, on Oldham Road, in Failsworth, Greater Manchester has now pleaded guilty to food hygiene offences.
The dead cockroaches were discovered during a routine inspection by Oldham Council on December 2, 2020, reported the Manchester Evening News.
Environmental Health officers say they found German cockroaches throughout the shop, including on sticky boards and the serving counter.
The flooring and equipment were also dirty and there was nothing for staff to dry their hands with at the hand basin.
Local residents took to social media to slam the takeaway and there were calls for it to be closed "permanently".
One person wrote on Facebook : "Too many take away places in Oldham and not being inspected. Disgusting,"
Another said: "Should be shut down. Permanently."
There were many similar comments including one Facebook user writing: "Disgusting be very careful when buying from such places."
Takeaway owner Mr Ahad, of Oldham, and the business were jointly charged with two offences under Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013.
Council bosses say the case would "horrify" residents.
On May 19, 2022 at Tameside Magistrates Court guilty pleas were entered for all charges.
Ahad, 53, and the business were ordered to hand over a total of £1,934.
Council bosses say the case would ‘horrify’ residents.
Oldham Council stated: "On December 2, 2020 Oldham Council Environmental Health staff visited Master Chef, on Oldham Road to carry out a routine food hygiene inspection.
"The officers found German cockroaches throughout the shop, including on sticky boards and the serving counter.
"The flooring and equipment were also dirty and there was nothing for staff to dry their hands with at the hand basin.
"The business was immediately closed."
Emma Barton, Executive Director for Place and Economic Growth, said: “The details of this prosecution will understandably horrify people. No business should operate in dirty and unhealthy conditions.
"If our officers find a business that does then we will take action.”
Local councillors have the right to enter and inspect a premises at any reasonable time without warning.
Members of the public can check the hygiene ratings of food businesses on the Food Standards Agency website.
