Within the Albi restaurant “Saveurs Gourmandes,” undocumented workers have been discovered living in inhumane conditions, in a true slum. This scandalous situation raises the crucial question: is the closure of the restaurant imminent? Let’s dive without further ado into this scandal that reveals the dark underbelly of the restaurant industry.
Unacceptable living conditions for employees
The Albi restaurant “Saveurs Gourmandes” is under the spotlight after being flagged for scandalous practices. An investigation conducted by the labor inspection revealed that six employees, several of whom were undocumented, lived in unsanitary and dangerous conditions. These workers were housed above the restaurant in what has been described as a true slum.
Shocking revelations
On April 29, inspectors discovered hidden rooms and a foul atmosphere, with bottles of urine littering the floor. Testimonies from some employees indicate that the manager was aware of his staff’s precarious situation. However, the latter denies these allegations despite the overwhelming evidence gathered by the inspection.
The authorities’ reaction
Michel Vilbois, the Prefect of Tarn, hinted that an administrative closure of the establishment was imminent. During a meeting with high school students from Carmaux, he stated that his hand did not tremble to close the collective accommodation, and that the restaurant would follow the same path in the coming days. “My hand did not tremble to close this accommodation, and it is the same hand that will close the restaurant in question in a few days,” he declared.
The restaurant’s apologies and corrective measures
In the face of the uproar, the restaurant reacted on social media, offering sincere apologies to its employees. Management emphasized that it took immediate measures as soon as the facts were uncovered by the labor inspection. The affected employees were relocated that very evening in conditions that met regulatory requirements, a legal obligation that the establishment now claims to respect.
The next steps
Following the inspection, the prefect ordered the closure of the collective accommodation. As for the potential closure of the restaurant, information remains vague for now. When contacted, the Prefecture indicated that it had “no information at this stage” regarding any new measures that could be taken.
Key points to remember
- Six employees were living in unsanitary conditions above the restaurant.
- The manager is accused of being aware of the situation, although he denies the allegations.
- The Tarn prefect is considering an administrative closure of the establishment.
- The restaurant has taken measures to relocate the affected employees in regulatory conditions.
Source: www.ladepeche.fr
