Boss of rat-plagued West End bistro faces court - News - Scotsman.com

A RESTAURATEUR at a rat-infested French bistro in the West End has been summoned to court after admitting failing to provide adequate pest control.

Pierre Pelletier, who runs Le Marché Francais at 9A West Maitland Street, was visited by environmental health officers on April 7 last year.

The inspection found electrical equipment had not been maintained to a reasonable standard and he was charged with failing to ensure the health, safety and welfare of his employees.

Health bosses visited again the following day and discovered rat droppings and rat holes in the two large basement store rooms.

“Smear marks and gnawing consistent with the presence of rats was identified and rat fur was also noted,” the report said.

The restaurant was criticised for its levels of cleanliness and for not ensuring the food premises were kept in good condition and repair.

The charges state there were insufficient measures taken in the layout of the premises to protect against contamination, including rats and rat urine.

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