Google MapsAn infestation of rats shut down a kitchen in a high school in Angus sparking the council to conduct a deep clean.
A pest control issue was identified at Webster’s High School in Kirriemuir with meals having to be provided from elsewhere this week.
A deep clean of the food preparation area was completed and measures put in place for pupils at the school.
Angus Council confirmed the issue was resolved on Tuesday with full school meal services set to resume on Wednesday.
Environmental health and pest control officers were called to investigate and continue to monitor the situation, the council said.
An Angus Council statement read: “We can confirm that a pest control issue was identified in the school kitchen at Webster’s High School.
“School meals were provided from alternative locations during this time and a deep clean of the area completed.
“The issue in the kitchen has been resolved and the kitchen will be back to full school meal service on Wednesday.
“Having taken advice from pest control and environmental health appropriate mitigations were put into place to support continuity of learning for young people.
“We take hygiene and safety seriously, ensuring any issues are dealt with swiftly and effectively.
“Environmental health and pest control officers are continuing to monitor the situation.”
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