Thai Restaurant Fined $40k for Food Safety Breaches
A popular Thai restaurant at Westfield Carousel has been hit with a $40,000 fine for serious food safety violations. Discover the shocking details and what the council found.
A popular Thai restaurant at Westfield Carousel has been hit with a $40,000 fine for serious food safety violations. Discover the shocking details and what the council found.
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