Crowthorne Restaurant Faces Hygiene Investigation

A Crowthorne restaurant is under council investigation after a food hygiene inspection.

Cumin Garden, in Dukes Ride, was inspected on July 1 and given a one-star food hygiene rating, meaning major improvement was necessary.

The Food Standards Agencys published findings said improvement was necessary in the hygienic handling of food, including preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage.

Major improvement was also needed to the cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building. The management of food safety was rated as generally satisfactory.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service asked Bracknell Forest Council for the full inspection report, but the council declined while an investigation under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 is under way, saying releasing the report could prejudice the investigation.

The council said there was public interest in openness about food hygiene standards but concluded there was a stronger public interest in allowing the investigation to be carried out fairly and without prejudice. The information could be reconsidered for release once the investigation has concluded.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service later asked for more details, including the nature of the investigation and whether any enforcement action had been taken. The council declined to provide further information.

A spokesperson said: "As is stated in the response to the FOI, the investigation needs to conclude before the release of information is reconsidered."

"We're therefore unable to provide information at this time."

Cumin Garden has been approached for comment.

Katie French, Local Democracy Reporter