Southsea's Istanbul Restaurant closed in 'hygiene emergency' order after inspectors find rat burrows, fish in a sink and 'filthy' conditions
Submitting... Istanbul Restaurant in Osborne Road, Southsea, was ordered to close under a hygiene emergency prohibition order granted by Portsmouth magistrates on Tuesday, May 18. It comes after Portsmouth City Council's environmental health team sought the closure. Picture shows 'fish left with dirty equipment in sink - fish exposed to risk of contamination - poor food safety diligence'. Picture: Portsmouth City Council A dirty cloth with bits of raw chicken skin was seen on the side next to raw meat – with fears it could be easily spread. ‘Large quantities’ of bagged red meat and chic...