Award-winning chef admits repeatedly breaking food hygiene laws

Award-winning chef, Jamie O’Leary, admitted to 17 food hygiene offences at his street food van in Wales. The offences occurred between May and August last year, with O’Leary facing charges related to improper food storage, hygiene practices, cleanliness, and staff training. Despite his previous success, O’Leary’s business has closed, and he awaits sentencing later this year. Despite the serious nature of the offences, the judge does not believe they warrant a prison sentence as the business is no longer operational. O’Leary, a former railway worker turned chef, received acclaim for his high-end street food offerings, but now faces legal consequences for breaching food safety laws.