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On 24 October 2023, Walsall Council Environmental Health Officers made an unannounced visit to Beacon Farm to undertake a routine food hygiene inspection. Officers observed mouse droppings throughout the premises on floors and shelving in food preparation areas, the walk-in chiller and boxes. The business was served with a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice to Mr Lilwall.

Officers revisited the premises with a pest control company the following day (25 October 2023) and observed mice caught on glue boards, showing a severe infestation at the premises. Following close collaboration with Environmental Health and a pest control contractor, the business was allowed to re-open on 30 October 2023.

On 19 February 2025, the case was heard at Dudley Magistrates Court. Both defendants attended court and pleaded guilty to all the offences.

Peter Lilwall received a Conditional Discharge for 12 months and was asked to pay local authority costs of £500 and a victim surcharge of £26.

Joseph Kinder also received a Conditional Discharge for 12 months. He was asked to pay local authority costs of £250 and a victim surcharge of £26.

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