Taiko Ponsonby food safety rating demoted following illness reports

NZ HeraldStuffTuesday 4 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Auckland Council has lowered the food safety grade of Taiko Ponsonby from A to D. The restaurant is being investigated following reports of a foodborne illness outbreak that caused symptoms such as vomiting and dizziness. Some diners reportedly required an ambulance after becoming unwell.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 4 Feb 2025, 7:36pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 47 minutes
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    Taiko Ponsonby Japanese restaurant food safety rating demoted from ‘A’ to ‘D’ amid food poisoning claims (opens in new tab)

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    Auckland restaurant at centre of food poisoning probe has food safety grade demoted (opens in new tab)