Cleanliness Standards of Tables in Coffee Shops after Implementation of Tray-return Rule

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment whether any reduction in cleanliness standards for tables in coffee shops has been observed after the implementation of the rule requiring diners to return their dirty trays and crockery after dining.

Since the implementation of the tray return policy, the Singapore Food Agency has not observed a reduction in cleanliness standards for tables in coffee shops. The rate of feedback received on table cleanliness in coffee shops has decreased.