A CITY centre cafe previously warned over a dead fly on its cake stand has been ordered to buy a 'UV fly killer' after hygiene inspectors found the pesky insects again.

Earlier this year, High Street Cafe was given a one-star rating by environmental health officers who also revealed high-risk foods were also not being kept at the right temperature and there was a risk of food-poisoning bacteria growing.

Oxford City Council inspectors also ordered management to repair fridges, provide staff with protective clothing and buy safe disinfectant.

As well as that, they warned stagnant water could provide a food source for pests and that mice could fit through a gap under the door.

Following a visit in July 2015, the cafe was given a one-star rating after a number of flies, were found in the premises, including a dead one on the cake stand.

However, when council officers returned in February, just over 18 months later, they still found the same problems.

Their latest report read: "You must repair the leak to the display fridge and thoroughly clean the area below it.

"Stagnant water and food debris here is providing a food source for pests, and fruit flies were evident in the servery.

It added: "I strongly advise that you install a UV fly killer - an insectocutor - in the servery."

The cafe scored 'Poor' in the Food Hygiene and Safety category, 'Fair' in the Structural Compliance category and 'Little' when it came to Confidence in Management - which takes into account how likely management are to turn things around.

The report said: "The fridge with high-risk food, including milk, yoghurt and cream, was not working nor was it reported to management.

"Also high-risk food such as cream cakes and baguettes with cheese or chicken fillings were kept above 8C in the servery display fridge.

"High-risk food must be maintained at or below 8C in chilled storage to prevent the growth of food poisoning bacteria."

After issuing a list of immediate improvements needed environment health officers returned to the cafe last month but still found problems with the fridges.

They also criticised the 'unsuitable' cleaning products being used and ordered further improvements to be made immediately.

It said: "The display fridge and main kitchen fridge units were still keeping high-risk foods above 8C posing a risk of bacterial growth.

"You did not have a suitable, food-safe disinfectant in the premises - you must provide appropriate cleaning and disinfecting chemicals for regular use."

Cardboard boxes, also found in July 2015, were still an issues and were being used to store dry food, which inspectors said harbours dirt and bacteria.

High Street Cafe failed to respond to a request for comment.