A review of Ringo Pizza's licence has been adjourned after it emerged the current licence holder had not been properly notified of the hearing, and crucial details regarding the grounds for the review were not fully presented.
The Hammersmith and Fulham Licensing Sub-Committee was due to consider a review of the premises licence for Ringo Pizza, located at 40 Fulham Palace Road. The review was sought by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Team on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, specifically due to the discovery of an employee working without the right to work in the United Kingdom. The review application details that there was a failure to carry out correct right to work checks.
This led to a civil penalty of £40,000 being issued to Moezali Ltd for employing one individual with no right to work, which remains outstanding.
However, shortly before the hearing on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, it was discovered that the premises licence had been transferred to Yousef Aga on August 21, 2026. As the alleged conduct giving rise to the review occurred under the previous licence holder, Shakeeb Ayash, and the new licence holder, Mr Aga, had not received adequate notice to prepare a defence, the committee decided to adjourn the hearing. This decision was made to ensure due process and allow the current licence holder a fair opportunity to be heard.
The alleged conduct under the previous licence holder, Shakeeb Ayash, involved the employment of an individual without the right to work in the UK. During an enforcement visit on 18 September 2025, an illegal worker was found working as a kitchen porter. The licence holder, Shakeeb Mohamed Ayash, confirmed that he did not conduct pre-employment checks and was shown a false ID card by the worker.
If the licence review for Ringo Pizza proceeds and the grounds for the review are upheld, the potential consequences for the premises licence include modification of the licence conditions, exclusion of a licensable activity, removal of the Designated Premises Supervisor, suspension of the licence for up to three months, or revocation of the licence. The Immigration Enforcement Team has requested that the premises licence be revoked.
The process for transferring a premises licence is not detailed in the available information, but an irregularity arose because the new licence holder, Mr. Aga, had not received adequate notice to prepare a defence
for the licence review hearing. Clarification was also required as to whether the Applicant (Home Office Immigration Enforcement) had been notified of the transfer and given the opportunity to consider its implications.
The current premises licence for Ringo Pizza was originally granted on 23 September 2010 and was transferred to Shakeeb Ayash on 17 June 2021. Subsequent variations to extend licensable hours and amend opening hours were granted in November 2021 and October 2022 respectively. The Enforcement History
section of the report indicates no previous enforcement issues at the premises in the last three years, although the current review stems from the illegal working incident on 18 September 2025.
Further details regarding the case can be found in the Public reports pack for the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on 09 September 2026.
