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Lebanese Grill Express Faces Resident Uproar During Late-Night Licence Appeal

A pending appeal keeps late trading in place despite a zero-star hygiene rating.

Overview

  • Camden Council revoked the shop's late-night licence in November over disturbance, with an appeal allowing trading until 1am pending an August court hearing.
  • The Food Standards Agency rated the premises zero out of five in February, citing major failings in food handling, cleanliness, and safety management.
  • Residents on the Bourne Estate report crowds, loud music, litter, and fights, along with 5:30am deliveries, long hours of chimney smoke, and TikTok-fuelled teenage gatherings.
  • The Metropolitan Police say they have stepped up patrols near Leather Lane and backed the move to remove late-night hours.
  • Manager Zack Khan rejects blame for customers' behaviour, says staff ask people to turn off speakers and pick up rubbish, and argues policing the street is not the shop's job.