A shocking video from a hotel kitchen has gone viral. In the clip, a man prepares a sweet dish with bare hands, cutting malai and placing it on a plate as another adds dry fruits. Suddenly, a rat runs over the food, but the staff continues serving it to a customer.
The video has raised serious concerns about hygiene in hotels. Many food establishments, despite being required to follow safety standards, continue to ignore basic cleanliness. Reports of stale vegetables, reused oil, and pest-infested kitchens are still common.
You have the right to eat safe and hygienic food. Every hotel must ensure its kitchen is clean because children and elderly people are more vulnerable to food-borne illnesses. Ignoring hygiene directly increases the risk of food poisoning.
Hotels must maintain pest-free kitchens by cleaning regularly and storing fresh ingredients. Vegetables, grains, and fruits should never be spoiled or exposed to contamination. Food safety isn’t optional—it’s a basic responsibility.
Allowing customers limited access to view kitchen areas can also help. When hotels know their kitchens might be inspected, they tend to maintain better hygiene. Such transparency builds trust and ensures food served to you is safe and clean.
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