Chinese restaurant fined £40,000 for hiring illegal workers
Oriental Aroma at 50 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, was slapped with the hefty fine between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, after immigration enforcement discovered the business had hired workers illegally.
According to the restaurant's website, it was established in 2005 and offers Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Western cuisines "much loved by both the local community and those further afield."
The business is listed as Bassettoriental Limited on Companies House with the director named as Tuan Trung Huynh.
(Image: Newsquest) The company status is said to be in liquidation, although the business currently appears to be open as usual for delivery and collection from Wednesday to Sunday.
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Oriental Aroma has a 4.1 rating on Google Reviews and was awarded a three out of five food hygiene rating after being visited by food safety officers on December 6, 2023.
Last year, Hakka 2 at 40-42 Regent Street was fined £80,000 for hiring illegal workers along with Evolution Car Center at Aspen Close, Kembrey Business Park.
Tennessee Chicken at 10 Victoria Road was also fined £15,000 according to a report published on August 31.
Oriental Aroma has been approached for comment.
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