A restaurant just minutes from Charles Bridge is facing administrative proceedings after inspectors found evidence of rodents in its kitchen and storage areas.

The establishment, U Malvaze, located on Karlova Street in Prague’s Old Town, was inspected on February 20 by the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

According to the authority, inspectors documented rodent droppings and other traces of pest activity in the back areas of the restaurant, including the kitchen, warehouses and service corridors.

Based on the findings, the authority imposed a partial ban on the use of those premises. The front part of the restaurant was not formally shut down, but operations linked to food preparation and storage were restricted. The watchdog said it will open administrative proceedings that may lead to a fine.

Inspectors also noted that traps had been set inside the premises, indicating the operator was aware of the rodent presence. The authority published details of the case on its official Instagram account.

 

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The restaurant’s website currently states that it is temporarily closed due to technical problems, adding that it aims to reopen as soon as possible.

The case is the latest in a series of hygiene-related interventions in Prague’s hospitality sector. In a separate inspection, the authority recently ordered the full closure of the Chinese restaurant Pho Anh in Prague 6. In that case, inspectors cited improperly stored food, non-functional toilets and general disorder in the facility. They also warned of a serious risk of food contamination due to unsuitable conditions.

Food safety inspections in the Czech Republic are carried out regularly and can result in partial or complete closures, depending on the severity of violations. Businesses found in breach of hygiene regulations may face financial penalties as well as reputational damage, particularly in high-traffic tourist areas.

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