Antony Worrall Thompson, a UK celebrity chef whom Gordon Ramsey once called a Teletubby back in 2005, was criticised by environmental health officers after a barbecue at one of his gastro pubs.

Inspectors from South Oxfordshire district council objected to a counter that was made from unsealed paving stones, a potential breeding ground for germs, and a missing floor tile near the barbecue.

Vanessa Ong, the environmental health officer, said surfaces must be made from materials that are "smooth, washable, corrosion resistant and non-toxic" and floors must be maintained in a sound condition and be easy to clean and disinfect.

Worrall Thompson said the paving stone counter was purely decorative and had since been sealed, adding

"Everything had been done properly before we opened. They came round when it wasn’t in operation and then they put this on their website. I’m a little incensed and I will be having words with the council."