Food Licences Revoked for 3 Pivoted Nightlife Establishments; 22 Outlets and 87 Individuals Penalised for Breaching Safe Management Measures

23 JUL 2021

Food Licences Revoked for 3 Pivoted Nightlife Establishments; 22 Outlets and 87 Individuals Penalised for Breaching Safe Management Measures

Everyone must comply strictly with Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) restrictions

Following stepped-up enforcement checks over the past week, three former nightlife establishments which pivoted to food and beverage (F&B) operations have had their food licences permanently revoked by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for breaching Safe Management Measures (SMMs) and must cease operations with immediate effect. In addition, 18 F&B outlets were ordered to close, while four F&B outlets and 87 individuals were issued composition fines for SMM breaches.

Food Licences Revoked for Three Pivoted Nightlife Establishments

2 Two former nightlife establishments which pivoted to F&B operations had their licences revoked for multiple breaches detected before the mandatory two-week suspension of operations from 16 to 30 July 2021. These included allowing the playing of games within their premises, failing to minimise interaction between staff and customers, and providing hostessing services. The third pivoted nightlife establishment was found to be operating during the mandatory two-week suspension period. All three outlets must cease operations with immediate effect. Details and photos of the offences committed are in Annex A.

3 Pivoted nightlife establishments must comply strictly with the ongoing mandatory two-week suspension of operations from 16 to 30 July 2021. The establishments cannot resume operations even after the two-week suspension period, until they pass inspections and receive written approval by SFA. This suspension period will serve to keep our community safe by allowing time for all employees at pivoted nightlife establishments to be tested and for enforcement agencies to conduct checks to ensure that SMM protocols are in place. Any pivoted nightlife establishment found to be operating during the mandatory period of suspension will face firm enforcement action, including prosecution and the permanent cancellation of licences for food, public entertainment and liquor.

18 F&B Premises Ordered to Close; Fines issued to Four Outlets and Eight Individuals for SMM Breaches

4 18 F&B premises were ordered to close for breaches such as multiple failures to ensure patrons across tables were seated at least 1 metre apart, allowing groups that exceeded the permitted group size, allowing groups which were not from the same household to be seated across multiple tables, allowing live entertainment such as live singing, dancing, music and games to be played within their premises, as well as failing to ensure temperature taking and proper check-ins via TraceTogether. Details and photos of the offences committed are in Annex B.

5 Four premises were fined between $1,000 to $2,000 each for breaching SMMs. Breaches included failure to ensure at least 1-metre safe distancing between seated customers. Please refer to Annex C for the list of outlets.

6 Eight individuals were fined $300 each for gathering in groups larger than the permitted group size while dining at various F&B outlets.

SMM breaches at parks and beaches

7 A total of 79 individuals were fined for breaching SMMs from 17 to 20 July 2021 in parks and beaches managed by the National Parks Board (NParks). These breaches included not wearing masks when not engaging in strenuous exercises, and gathering in groups larger than the permitted limit. For example, NParks will be taking appropriate enforcement action against a group of 15 individuals who were caught gathering at Changi Beach Park. In addition, more than 1,500 advisories were issued to individuals for not wearing masks or for gathering in groups larger than the permitted limit.

Everyone must remain vigilant

8 Premises owners and individuals are urged to strictly adhere to SMMs as we tighten restrictions during Phase 2 (Heightened Alert). These restrictions are in place for everyone's safety and we must work together to help stem transmission of COVID-19 in the community. The Government will continue to review enforcement efforts on F&B outlets to ensure SMMs are strictly adhered to. Agencies will not hesitate to take firm enforcement action against operators and individuals who flout SMMs.

ANNEX A

LIST OF PIVOTED PREMISES WITH F&B LICENCES REVOKED

The Charm (150 South Bridge Road, #B1-32 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727), a nightlife establishment which pivoted to F&B operations, was found to have failed to minimise physical interaction between customers, visitors and staff. It also allowed hostessing and provided forms of entertainment such as card and dice games to customers on 13 July 2021. SFA has revoked the operator's F&B licence, and issued an order requiring the operator to cease operations with immediate effect from 18 July 2021.
Icon II , also known as Club IICON (35 Selegie Road #04-26/27 Parklane Shopping Mall, Singapore 188307), a nightlife establishment which pivoted to F&B operations, was found to have failed to minimise physical interaction between customers, visitors and staff, and allowed hostessing on 13 July 2021. SFA has revoked the operator's F&B licence, and issued an order requiring the operator to cease operations with immediate effect from 18 July 2021.
Frederico's Paddles Too Pub & Cafeteria (11 East Coast Road #01-06/06A The Odeon Katong Singapore 428722), a nightlife establishment which pivoted to F&B operations, was found to be operating during the mandatory two-week suspension period on 17 July 2021. SFA has revoked the operator's F&B licence, and issued an order requiring the operator to cease operations with immediate effect from 22 July 2021.

PHOTOS OF BREACHES OF SMMs AT PIVOTED PREMISES WITH F&B LICENCES REVOKED

The Charm allowed physical interaction between customers, visitors and staff. It also allowed hostessing and provided card and dice games for customers to play with on 13 July 2021.

(Photo credit: Singapore Food Agency)

Icon 2 (IICON) allowed physical interaction between customers, visitors and staff, and allowed hostessing on 13 July 2021.

(Photo credit: Singapore Food Agency)

Frederico's Paddles Too Pub & Cafeteria was found to be operating during the mandatory two-week suspension period on 17 July 2021.

(Photo credit: Singapore Food Agency)

ANNEX B

LIST OF PREMISES ORDERED TO CLOSE

Club Secret (5 Magazine Road #01-03), a nightlife establishment which pivoted to F&B operations, failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions on 3 July 2021. As the establishment is a repeat offender, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 10 to 29 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
Bollywood Beats (79 Circular Road #03-01/#02-01) failed to ensure customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size on 9 July 2021. URA issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 16 to 25 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
Kaayaloram (77 Boat Quay) failed to ensure customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size on 9 July 2021. URA issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 16 to 25 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
The Penny Black (26 Boat Quay) failed to ensure customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size on 10 July 2021. URA issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 16 to 25 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
Shebang (82 Circular Road) failed to ensure customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size on 9 July 2021. URA issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 16 to 25 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
Tanjong Hwaro (67 Tanjong Pagar Road) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions on 15 July 2021. URA issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 17 to 26 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
H.O.M (21 Cuscaden Road) provided dice games to customers and played music on its premises on 15 July 2021. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 16 to 25 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
Ohms Garden (672 Chander Road, #01-38 Gholia Village) breached SMMs on 18 July 2021, by allowing gatherings that exceeded the permitted group size, as well as allowing dancing and singing by customers on its premises. STB issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 19 July to 7 August 2021 (both dates inclusive). The establishment was previously issued a composition fine of $1,000 in August 2020 for allowing consumption of alcohol on their premises beyond 10.30pm.
Millionaire Club (Orchard Towers #01-05/02-08/02-09) failed to minimise physical interaction between staff and customers, allowed gatherings that exceeded the permitted group size, and provided dice games to customers on 13 July. STB issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 14 to 23 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
KFC (Far East Plaza #01-06) failed to take the temperature of individuals entering the premises, and did not ensure that the individuals checked in using TraceTogether. It also failed to ensure customers consuming food and drink on the premises adhered to the permitted group size. STB issued an order requiring the operator to close for 20 days from 11 to 30 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
East Ocean Teochew Restaurant (Ngee Ann City, #05-08/09) breached SMMs on 1 July 2021, by allowing gatherings that exceeded the permitted group size and splitting them across different tables. STB issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 21 to 30 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
Kopitiam (1 Sengkang Square, #04-11, Compass One) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. Enterprise Singapore (ESG) has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 21 July to 30 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
Kopitiam (4 Tampines Central 5, #04-27/28/29 Tampines Mall) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 21 July to 30 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
MeiShi MeiKe by Kopitiam (90, Hougang Avenue 10, #04-11, Hougang Mall) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 21 July to 30 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
Cantine (60 Paya Lebar Road #B1-51 Paya Lebar Square) failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 21 July to 30 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles (63 Jurong West Central 3 #03-105/106/107/108/109/110/111/112, Jurong Point Shopping Centre) failed to ensure customers consuming food and drink on the premises adhered to the permitted group size. ESG has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 21 July to 30 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
Teck Seng Restaurant Pte Ltd (511 Geylang Road) failed to ensure a 1 metre safe distance between customers. The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has issued an order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 21 July to 31 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).
BBQ People Pte Ltd (513 Geylang Road) failed to ensure customers within the premises adhered to the permitted group size and they were also allowed to intermingle. SLA has issued a closure order requiring the operator to close for 10 days from 21 July to 31 July 2021 (both dates inclusive).

PHOTOS OF BREACHES OF SMMs AT PREMISES ORDERED TO CLOSE

Club Secret failed to ensure safe distancing of at least 1 metre between groups of customers on multiple occasions on 3 July 2021.