Takeaway licence revoked after illegal workers found
LDRSA takeaway pizza shop has had its late-night licence revoked after it was discovered to be employing illegal workers.
Pizza Place in Thurlstone, Barnsley can no longer operate after 23:00 after it was found that some of its staff did not have the right to work in the UK.
After an investigation by Barnsley Council, immigration officers also found the licence holder failed the "prevention of crime and disorder" objective and had concerns about wages and accommodation.
The manager of the takeaway declined to comment on the ruling when contacted by the BBC.
A council spokesperson said: "We will continue to work closely and cooperatively with all responsible authorities as the protection and safety of the public remains our top priority."
The Home Office submitted an application for Pizza Place's licence to be reviewed after an Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) team visited the premises and found two men working illegally.
The team re-visited the premise in November and found one of the men still working there.
Barnsley Council said the ICE team also had concerns about failure of right-to-work compliance and non-compliance after enforcement action, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Sam Burdett, cabinet spokesperson for communities, said: "Illegal workers were found at these premises which is why the Home Office made an application for the review of the premises licence.
"We pride ourselves on taking a zero-tolerance approach when it comes to ensuring that our powers are used quickly and efficiently.
"In this case the licence was for late night refreshment which permits the premises to be open after 11pm [and] this permission has now been revoked."
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