A popular Darlington Japanese restaurant has been given a notice that there will be a premises license review after concerns of illegal working.

Tao Street Food will stay open until after the findings of a public hearing.

The Home Office applied for a review of the premise licence after a recent visit.

There will be a 28-day consultation period and people can respond regarding any aspect of the business's licensable activities.

Following the consultation period details will be published on the Darlington Borough Council website and a public hearing will be held in early October.

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A Darlington Borough Council spokesperson said: "The Home Office has applied to review the premise licence following a recent visit.

"We are in a 28 day consultation period and people can respond regarding any aspect of the business’s licensable activities.

"Following the consultation, specific details will be published on our website and a public hearing will be held."