A disturbing discovery at Club Sushi restaurant in English Harbour has revealed severe sanitation failures, raising alarms about public health oversight in Antigua’s dining industry. During a recent visit, a concerned citizen accidentally encountered unsanitary food preparation conditions that pose significant health risks to patrons.
The witness reported observing kitchen staff washing cooking pots outdoors using contaminated water sources immediately adjacent to garbage disposal areas. These same food preparation vessels are routinely used for serving customers. Additionally, investigators found defective drainage systems causing foul-smelling wastewater to seep from Club Sushi into adjacent establishments, creating pervasive odor issues and potential contamination hazards.
This exposure comes at a critical time as Antigua prepares for its annual boat season, when tourism activity peaks. The correspondent emphasizes that neither visitors nor local residents should face health compromises due to inadequate restaurant hygiene practices. Current health inspection protocols appear disproportionately focused on Chinese restaurants while neglecting broader industry-wide monitoring.
Public health advocates are urging the National Parks Authority and Health Authority to implement unannounced inspections across all dining establishments islandwide. The letter writer stresses that with Antiguans increasingly relying on restaurant dining, strengthened food safety accountability measures have become essential for community wellbeing.