Mouse scurries around tables at Glasgow cafe before venue ordered to close over infestation

A video has emerged of a mouse scuttling around a Glasgow music venue before it was ordered to close by environmental health.

The footage, understood to have been filmed on May 26, shows the rodent scurrying around on the floor inbetween tables at the 13th Note bar and restaurant on King Street.

Bosses at the venue were told to cease operating on Tuesday after inspectors found inadequate pest control procedures and "mouse droppings were found throughout the food premises".

Glasgow City Council environmental health inspectors issued a remedial action notice after receiving a hygiene complaint.

A Glasgow City Council spokesperson said: "Our environmental health officers carried out an inspection of The 13th Note today after receiving a complaint. Officers issued a remedial action notice which prevents operation of the business until matters of cleanliness and mice infestation have been addressed."

The animal is seen scurrying into cover after hiding under a table (supplied)

It comes months after a trade union that claims to represent 95 per cent of staff filed a collective grievance with 13th Note bosses over several allegations, including a rodent infestation. Unite Hospitality further accused venue owners of ignoring concerns over sanitation, health and safety and staff contracts in March.

Frustrated workers staged a sit-in in May, demanding a response to their grievance.

Last week, kitchen staff walked out amid fears they could be injured at work by faulty equipment.

It is understood cafe owner Jacqueline Fennessy has confirmed that staff will be paid in full while the venue is deep-cleaned. Ms Fennessy was contacted for comment.

Unite staged a sit-in at the 13th Note in May as talks with owners stalled (Unite Hospitality)

Bryan Simpson, Unite Hospitality lead organiser, said: “Had Jacqueline Fennessy actually listened to the 95 per cent of her workforce that told her over three months ago that there were serious health and safety issues then we wouldn’t be in this situation.

"We are pleased that Ms Fennessy has now confirmed that all workers will be paid in full during the deep clean and repair that must take place.

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