Singapore, Nov. 1 -- A bean-curd maker was fined $3,000 on Wednesday for hygiene lapses and maintaining its premises poorly. This included a widespread cockroach infestation.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said Dolford Food Manufacturing was also found to have structural damage to its flooring, wall tiles and doors, with its premises visibly dirty and with water pooling. Housekeeping of Dolford's premises in Admiralty was found to be poor as well.

These were uncovered during a routine inspection of the company's premises by SFA on July 26.

All of the company's finished food products and semi-processed food items were thrown away in the interest of public health.

SFA said the company's operating licence was also suspended for eight ...