Thembisa butchery shut down over health violations
EMPD officers and the MMC for Health closed a Thembisa butchery after finding meat on the floor, filthy conditions, and missing permits.
EMPD Thembisa precinct officers and the MMC for Health and Social Development shut down a Thembisa butchery for non-compliance with health regulations.
The operation in the Enjonalanga section saw officers discover disturbing conditions at the business’ premises.
They found meat lying directly on the floor, the area was blood-stained and unclean with a foul odour, and it did not have the necessary documentation to operate legally.
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Officials instructed the owners to cease operations immediately because of these serious health and safety violations.
The city indicated that such inspections would continue throughout Ekurhuleni as part of its effort to ensure compliance and protect public health.
