An Aberaeron takeaway has been forced to close for ‘repeated non-compliance’ with Covid rules, according to health inspectors.

A premises closure notice has been issued to Paradise Pizza on Regent Street, due to repeated non-compliance with the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No 5) (Wales) Regulations 2020.

The business was issued with a premises improvement notice on 15 January.

According to health inspectors, the business was required to take reasonable measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, including the need to ensure that staff use personal protective equipment and face coverings.

However, officers have since witnessed staff failing to wear face coverings on multiple occasions in contravention of their advice.

A spokesperson for Ceredigion County Council said: “Monitoring inspections have shown that the majority of Ceredigion‘s retail premises are complying with the restrictions placed on them during the pandemic.

“Ceredigion council’s public protection team will continue to take action against businesses who fail to comply with the coronavirus restrictions.

“Whilst non-compliant businesses will usually receive advice and guidance, serious or persistent breaches will be dealt with by means of closure powers, fixed penalty notices or prosecution.

“This takeaway must remain closed for 28 days, or until public protection officers are satisfied that the alleged non-compliance has been addressed.”

Premises improvement and closure notices are required to be published by law.

The full closure notice can be found on Ceredigion County Council’s website at http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/resident/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-improvement-closure-and-direction-notices/