Srinagar, May 11: The Food Safety Department on Monday sealed a restaurant outlet in Srinagar’s busy Polo View area after a customer allegedly found a cockroach in a plate of chicken biryani served to him.
The incident was reported at an outlet of Lala Sheikh & Sons Restaurant located on Residency Road.
According to the complainant, he had visited the restaurant for a meal and ordered chicken biryani when he noticed that the food tasted spoiled. After eating part of the dish, he allegedly discovered a cockroach inside the biryani.
The customer claimed that he immediately informed the restaurant owner about the matter. However, instead of resolving the issue, the owner allegedly reacted harshly and asked him not to visit the restaurant again while still insisting that the full bill be paid.
“I was told not to come to the restaurant again despite finding a cockroach in the food and was also asked to clear the payment,” the complainant alleged.
He further claimed that he possesses photo and video evidence related to the incident, which he has also shared publicly. According to him, an official complaint was lodged on the FSSAI portal under Complaint Ticket Number 924259525.
Following the complaint and the subsequent attention the incident received, the Food Safety Department on Monday sealed the restaurant outlet.
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The incident has sparked concern among residents and food lovers in Srinagar, with many questioning hygiene standards and food safety practices at eateries in the city.
