Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
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Hong Kong cafe denied dog-friendly license due to land-use red tape
A cafe in Hong Kong, Marz Menu, won a ballot for a dog-friendly venue license but was later denied due to existing land-use terms that prohibit dogs. The Housing Department stated that the owners of the Kai Yan Court ho…
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Hong Kong poultry stall disinfected after bird flu trace detected
A poultry stall in Hong Kong's Wo Che Market was temporarily suspended for disinfection after an environmental sample tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus. This action followed the confirmation of a two-year-old bo…
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Ex-Hong Kong Police Deputy Commissioner to Lead Hygiene Department
Albert Yuen, a former deputy commissioner of the Hong Kong Police Force, is set to take over as the head of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. This appointment marks a significant career shift after his near…
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Hong Kong restaurants welcome dogs, expecting 20% business boost
Hong Kong is launching a new initiative allowing dogs in restaurants, with 1,000 operators successfully obtaining licenses through a recent ballot. This move is anticipated to boost business for these establishments by …
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Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurant scheme oversubscribed
Hong Kong's new scheme to allow dogs in restaurants has seen an unexpectedly high demand, with over 2,100 applications received, more than double the 1,000-place quota for the initial phase. The licensing scheme, which …
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Hong Kong prosecutes butcher shop over rat infestation video
Hong Kong's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has prosecuted a butcher shop after a video showed rats on exposed meat. The inspection revealed rodent activity, floor stains, and cracks in the walls and ceiling. …
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Hong Kong ice cream vendor ordered to stop sales over bacteria levels
Hong Kong authorities have ordered a mobile ice cream vendor to halt sales after a sample of their soft-serve ice cream was found to contain coliform bacteria levels significantly exceeding the legal limit. The sample r…
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Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurant scheme sees 70% quota filled on day one
Hong Kong's new scheme allowing dogs in restaurants saw significant uptake on its first day, with 70% of the initial 1,000 licenses being applied for. Food hygiene authorities received approximately 700 applications by …
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Hong Kong trains 90 officers for new dog-friendly restaurant licenses
Hong Kong's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department is training 90 officers to assist and inspect restaurants applying for a new dog-friendly license. This initiative aims to clarify regulations and facilitate the rol…
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Hong Kong termites mistaken for ants, posing home damage risk
Winged insects appearing in Hong Kong during the rainy season are likely termites, not ants, despite common local references. These termites, which have straight antennae and broad waists, feed on wood and can pose a ri…
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Parasite found in sashimi at Hong Kong Gatten Sushi sparks food safety fears
A Gatten Sushi branch in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay is facing backlash after a customer shared a video of a parasite found in sashimi. The footage, which went viral on social media, showed a thin, white parasite emerging …
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Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurants face menu, layout rules
Hong Kong is introducing new regulations for dog-friendly restaurants, requiring them to adapt their menus and layouts. Specifically, establishments serving hotpot or engaging in similar cooking styles will not be eligi…
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Hong Kong restaurants can apply for dog-friendly licences starting May 18
Hong Kong is launching a new initiative allowing restaurants to apply for licenses to become dog-friendly establishments starting May 18. The initial phase of this scheme will accommodate up to 1,000 eateries, with succ…