Shop closed after 'health risks' found

DISGUSTING images show cockroaches found scattered around a Wirral shop that led to inspectors calling for urgent action to be taken.

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A representative for the Sham Shop, in Birkenhead, said they were now closed but claimed this was due to roadworks in the area.

A letter sent on February 25, and seen by the ECHO following a Freedom of Information request, said Wirral Council food hygiene inspectors had visited the business on Grange Road West on three occasions. Inspectors said: "The standards found at the time of the initial inspection were not acceptable due to the widespread activity of cockroaches and mouse activity noted in the retail shop. Such conditions presented an imminent risk of injury to health."

Following a further visit, it was found the necessary works to remove the imminent risk to health were carried out and a certificate was issued allowing the business to reopen. While some of the points raised in the letter had been addressed, the business was still given a food hygiene rating of zero.