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Restaurant diners abandon meals after cockroaches found Restaurant diners abandon meals after cockroaches found
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Diners were forced to abandon their meals at an Indian restaurant after health inspectors found an infestation of cockroaches.Diners were forced to abandon their meals at an Indian restaurant after health inspectors found an infestation of cockroaches.
Sand's in Leicester was shut with immediate effect following a tip-off from a member of the public.Sand's in Leicester was shut with immediate effect following a tip-off from a member of the public.
Inspectors found live adult and immature German cockroaches and egg cases in the main food preparation area and in its stores on 4 February.Inspectors found live adult and immature German cockroaches and egg cases in the main food preparation area and in its stores on 4 February.
The restaurant on Station Road has not responded to requests for a comment.The restaurant on Station Road has not responded to requests for a comment.
Blaby District Council said environmental health officers found live and dead cockroaches in the kitchen which had a "large quantity of uncovered food".Blaby District Council said environmental health officers found live and dead cockroaches in the kitchen which had a "large quantity of uncovered food".
A number of dead cockroaches were also discovered in "extremely dirty" conditions.A number of dead cockroaches were also discovered in "extremely dirty" conditions.
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On the restaurant's TripAdvisor page, one reviewer posted: "During our meal the restaurant advised us they had to close due to an incident.On the restaurant's TripAdvisor page, one reviewer posted: "During our meal the restaurant advised us they had to close due to an incident.
"We've later discovered they were served a prohibition order due to cockroaches.""We've later discovered they were served a prohibition order due to cockroaches."
The restaurant owners have a few weeks to make improvements before a new inspection.The restaurant owners have a few weeks to make improvements before a new inspection.
A note has been posted on the restaurant door which reads: "We are taking this opportunity to refurbish and update our equipment... to ensure that we provide the best possible environment for our valued guests ". A note has been posted on the restaurant door which reads: "We are taking this opportunity to refurbish and update our equipment... to ensure that we provide the best possible environment for our valued guests."
The German cockroach, which can be found around the world, is the most common type of cockroach in the UK.The German cockroach, which can be found around the world, is the most common type of cockroach in the UK.