Illegal traders in the (hot) doghouse after Islington Council prosecution
Five hot dog sellers were handed a £3,256 combined fine after they were prosecuted by Islington Council.
Concerns were raised about the traders when they were observed serving hot dogs outside Fabric nightclub, a pub and Farringdon and Angel stations without any hand washing equipment. The council was alerted to the public health hazard by colleagues from the City of London and found that the sellers did not possess a valid street trading licence.
On 5 September, at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court, Huseyn Ackcadag, Ali Osman, Mohammad Hasan and Mohamed Abdullah were found guilty of street trading without a licence, under section 38 of the London Local Authorities Act 1990. Another sentence was handed down to Abidin Ceran for the same crimes on 3 October. Altogether, their fines and costs amounted to £3,256.
Cllr John Woolf, Executive Member for Community Safety, said: “In the interest of public health and safety, we have put a stop to these dodgy hot dog dealers. Islington residents must be able to trust our legal street vendors which keep our local economy thriving. Thanks to cross-borough working and the dedication of our Compliance, Out of Hours and Parkguard teams, these offenders have been held accountable.”
Find information, advice and ways to apply for different types of street trading licenses at: Street trading licences | Islington Council
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