Lyon Restaurant ‘Le Verdi’ Reopens as ‘Le Brasier’ After Hygiene Closure
Lyon, France – The Italian restaurant ‘Le Verdi’, located on Boulevard des Brotteaux in Lyon’s 6th arrondissement, has discreetly reopened under a new name, ‘Le Brasier’, following an administrative closure by the Rhône prefecture due to severe hygiene violations. The closure, which occurred on March 19, was a result of a highly critical inspection by the Departmental Directorate for Population Protection (DDPP).
Catastrophic Hygiene Conditions Led to Closure
The DDPP inspection revealed a multitude of serious issues at ‘Le Verdi’. Among the most alarming findings were the presence of “live and dead rodents on equipment in the production area,” and “significant rodent droppings in production and storage premises, as well as on and in equipment.” The report also highlighted a “marked lack of maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning of production and storage areas.”
Further violations included “the absence of self-checks on surfaces, the absence of hazard analysis and control of risky processes; – non-compliance with food preservation temperatures; – the presence of expired foodstuffs; – poor storage and preservation conditions for raw materials and processed foodstuffs; – the absence of food traceability.” In total, approximately fifty points requiring modification were listed in the closure order.
Discreet Reopening and Name Change
After several weeks, the establishment was permitted to reopen. However, it did so under the new name ‘Le Brasier’. This change has been implemented discreetly, with a temporary banner on the facade and the previous website being offline. The restaurant’s phone number still refers to ‘Le Verdi’, indicating a gradual transition. The restaurant remained unreachable for comment regarding the name change and the hygiene control that led to its closure.
The closure of ‘Le Verdi’ had caused considerable surprise among regulars and residents of the lively Brotteaux neighborhood, known for its bars and restaurants. The DDPP’s thorough inspection and subsequent re-verification of the corrective actions were necessary steps before the restaurant could resume operations.
The decision to change the name is likely an attempt to distance the establishment from the negative publicity surrounding the administrative closure, particularly for a restaurant specializing in pizzas and Italian dishes. The authorities have emphasized the importance of ensuring public health and safety through stringent hygiene standards in food establishments.
The incident underscores the ongoing efforts by local authorities to monitor and enforce health and safety regulations in the food service industry, ensuring that establishments meet the necessary standards to protect consumers.
Source: https://actu.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/lyon_69123/lyon-le-restaurant-italien-ferme-par-la-prefecture-pour-son-hygiene-catastrophique-change-discretement-de-nom_64166184.html
