Judgement Day For Café Masala as Illegal Workers Are Discovered
Café Masala, of Eaton Bray, faces the loss of its alcohol licence tomorrow (Thursday). When Immigration Enforcement Alcohol Licensing Team visited the premises in April one person tried to leave the premises by trying to climb out of a window; a male was subsequently found hiding in the female toilets. A report to the Licensing Committee says that the owner, Mr Uddin, was asked for paperwork relating to his staff and in due course came to open a drawer containing money. Mr Uddin tried to quickly shut the drawer. Mr Uddin was asked what the money was for and should it not be in the bank. Mr Uddin said it is the money from the business which he has not cashed as he will need to pay the illegal staff by cash. Mr Uddin admitted to employing four people who he knew to be illegally in the UK. Payslips were seen for the remaining staff. Home Office Immigration Enforcement visited the premises on 5 April 2019. The current licence authorises sales of alcohol on the premises Monday