Council officers discovered rat droppings and gnawed food products at the pizza branch News | London Pizza Hut has been fined over £30,000 after rats gnawed on sauce pots and jalapenos packaging A rat infestation was discovered at the restaurant pizza branch in Ponders End when Enfield Council visited on October 14 2022 poor pest-proofing and “a lack of cleanliness” In follow-up visits the council found inadequate cleaning practices throughout the restaurant raising concerns about surfaces used to prepare food Pictures from the council visits show rat gnaw marks on sliced green jalapenos pizza topping packaging Rat droppings and gnaw marks were also found on sauce pots under shelving in the storeroom The Pizza Hut branch was handed a one-star hygiene rating The sole company director of Exultant Limited who is the franchisee at the Pizza Hut takeaway immediately and voluntarily closed the premises due to an imminent risk to public health Exultant Limited pleaded guilty to all charges at a hearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court on December 7 2023 At the conclusion of the prosecution’s case on the first day of trial on September 16 Mr Syed made an application of ‘no case to answer’ After hearing Mr Syed’s defence the District Judge found him guilty of all charges The restaurant was fined a total of £30,586.52 for breaching food safety and hygiene regulations Exultant Limited was fined £20,000 with costs of £1,258.41 while Mr Syed was fined £2,000 with costs of £6,528.41 and a surcharge of £800 A Pizza Hut spokesperson said: “At Pizza Hut we take the health and safety of our customers and our restaurants very seriously and there are certain health and safety standards we expect all our Huts to uphold “We are aware of this situation and we are in touch with the Pizza Hut in question” VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin David Beckham extends olive branch to son Brooklyn amid 'family feud' Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from her hospital bed after surgery Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from hospital Police were called to Meridian Way in Ponders End News | Crime Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice A young motorcyclist has died after being hit by a van in north London The rider, in his late 20s, was found seriously injured at the scene on Meridian Way close to the junction with Morson Road in Ponders End, Enfield Police were called to reports of a collision involving a white Ford box van and a blue motorbike just after 2pm on October 28 Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Despite the efforts of emergency services “His next of kin has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.” Detectives from the force’s Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating They would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or captured it on dash cam Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8246 9820 or via 101 Welcome to building.co.uk. This site uses cookies. Read our policy A festival focused on the future of digital construction By 2025-04-08T10:58:00+01:00 Plans for final phases of Alma Estate regeneration increase delivery from 401 units to meet “chronic” housing need Housebuilder Vistry has secured planning permission from Enfield council to build 723 new homes as part of a wider scheme CGI of new homes at phases 2b and 3 of the Alma Estate regeneration The final two phases of the Alma Estate regeneration in Ponders End in north London will deliver 187 homes for affordable tenures with the remaining homes a mix of private rent and sale Of the 187 units designated for affordable tenures 80 will be for social rent and 107 will be shared ownership which was granted in 2017 as part of the wider masterplan The revised plans have maintained the same number of affordable homes but have increased the provision of social rented family housing The properties will be built alongside 8,500 sq m of green and public space and around 330 sq m of new commercial space The original six-hectare estate comprised 717 homes was built in the 1960s Only one of its original four blocks remain and is due to be demolished the Alma Estate will consist of 1,402 homes This represents an uplift from the 993 units granted permission in 2017 and an increase of 24 social rented units Construction on the latest phases are due to start in the first half of 2026 with an overall expected completion date of 2032 The regeneration’s previous phases – 1 Alma Estate forms part of the council’s ambition to build 3,500 homes across the borough over the next decade Hill Group and Poplar Harca’s proposals for the Teviot Estate in Poplar delayed again Housebuilder adds it is on track to complete up to 11,500 homes this year Housebuilder expects full-year operating profit of around £444m Sign off marks culmination of 10-year planning battle over scheme’s affordable housing Contractor takes share of 800-strong civils specialist Square Mile scheme will replace 1950s tower on edge of eastern cluster Site powered by Webvision Cloud A second man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Ponders End, the Met Police has said was arrested on March 16 and charged a day later with conspiracy to murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life He is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court later on Saturday The charge relates to a shooting which took place in Derby Road on January 7 a 26-year-old man was sitting in his car when he was shot The victim was taken to hospital and remains in a critical but stable condition N9 with conspiracy to murder on February 5 He appeared in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on February 6 – his next court date has not been set