A Huntingdonshire bar is set for a licence review after a recent inspection found traces of cocaine in both the men's and women's toilets.
Two inspections were carried out at the Huntingdon Pool and Snooker Club in September (9 and 12) after rising concerns about levels of crime at the premises, and the bar has now been found to have breached its licensing conditions.
At an inspection carried out on September 9 by a Licensing Police Officer, a drugs wipe test was conducted at the bar.
In documents submitted to Huntingdonshire District Council, the officer confirmed that they found a "strong presence" of cocaine traces in the male toilet cubical, notably on the shelf and cistern.
Traces of the Class A drug were also found in the female toilet, as well as on a table near the bar.
At the same inspection, the officer discovered that there had been no running hot water at the bar for unknown amount of time.
Further public health concerns were raised by nearby businesses to the premises.
Volunteers at a neighbouring business said that they often arrive to urine outside of their shop, as well as broken glass, vomit and blood. Their shop window has been broken several times, and they are struggling to afford to keep replacing it as they are a charity.
One member of staff recalled finding syringes next to the club which they then had to clean up themselves, putting their health at risk.
The Huntingdon Pool and Snooker Club has had its licence reviewed previously, and in 2021 the business was hit with a £1,000 fine after breaching Covid restrictions.
Another representative at the licensing review, the Manager of Huntingdon Businesses Against Crime, said that "public urination" was a consistent problem at the premises.
They added: "Reports have been received to suggest that ID checks in this premises are inconsistent and relaxed, and it is known by locals that children can get served in there."
The review is set to take place at a Huntingdonshire District Council Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 10am. Click here to read the agenda and documents.
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