Pest Nightmare Hits Proofer Bakery
In a scene straight out of a horror movie—minus the creepy shadows—Proofer Bakery was pulled off the menu due to an all‑in pest bonanza. With 16 outlets across malls, the bakery’s kitchens were found to host a roach rave and a rodent reunion in both kitchens and delivery trucks.
What Went Down
- Inspection at 171 Kampong Ampat (MacPherson) revealed cockroaches and dead rodents cheering each other in the food prep zones.
- Delivery vans were hijacked by the same crew, bringing guests to every slice of bread.
- Building maintenance was apparently a one‑liner: “Tidy up or we’ll shut you down.”
SFA Steps In
Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has given the bakery an official “take your business to the house” notice.
- All food operations suspended until the house is spotless.
- Mandatory clean‑up of kitchens, storage, and delivery fleet.
- Employees must undergo a quick refresher on good food‑hygiene practices.
Bottom line: any operator still playing fast‑food with rodents will face fines up to $10,000 or even a year in jail.
How You Can Help
Stakeholders who spot more pest drama in a local spot are encouraged to skip the shop and report via the online feedback form. Your voice is the Barker for a safer, roach‑free kitchen!
Current Status
Proofer Boulangerie closed the day for a deep clean, as per its recent Facebook post. Fans of freshly baked bread are now on a waiting list for clean‑up complete returns.
To Read the Full Story
For more details, visit the Straits Times or the archived Facebook post of Proofer Boulangerie to see how the bakery is pulling together and turning the crisis into a clean‑teaching opportunity.
