A Pakistani restaurant in Perth’s eastern suburbs has been fined $72,000 after being convicted over multiple food safety breaches, including failures relating to pest control, food storage and kitchen cleanliness.

PIND Restaurant, which markets itself as a destination for halal desi cuisine, said it would appeal the penalty following the conviction of its operator, PAK Global Network.

The prosecution was brought by the City of Belmont over nine breaches of Australia’s Food Standards Code and the Food Act.

Inspectors alleged the restaurant failed to take adequate steps to prevent pests entering the premises, improperly stored food in ways that could lead to contamination, and did not maintain correct temperature controls for potentially hazardous food items.

Council officers conducted at least two inspections within a week in November last year. During a follow-up visit, inspectors also found kitchen equipment that was allegedly not maintained to an acceptable standard of cleanliness.

It is reported that the venue has built a strong online following in Perth’s south Asian community, with customers praising dishes reminiscent of “the streets of Lahore and Peshawar”.

The restaurant describes itself online as “your go-to place for authentic Halal Desi food in Perth”.

A representative for the restaurant told local media the business intended to challenge the ruling and financial penalty but did not provide further details about the appeal.

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