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Chhattisgarh Sweet Shop Under Fire After Video Shows Utensils Washed in Restroom
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 11:20
Chhattisgarh Sweet Shop Under Fire After Video Shows Utensils Washed in Restroom
- •A viral video from New Delhi Sweets in Korba showed a staff member washing cooking utensils on a restroom floor.
- •The footage sparked widespread public outrage and severe concerns regarding hygiene and food safety practices.
- •Restaurant management offered conflicting explanations, citing a temporary water supply disruption and an emergency situation.
- •Food safety officials inspected the establishment, issued a notice, and are reviewing the findings for potential legal action.
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A viral video recorded by a customer showed a staff member sitting on a restroom floor and washing cooking utensils, raising major public health and hygiene concerns.
Management initially claimed it was an emergency situation due to a disruption in the external water supply, stating employees were cleaning vessels used to heat food brought from another branch. They also mentioned that the designated washing area was unorganized.
Food safety officials inspected the outlet, issued a notice over identified hygiene deficiencies, and instructed the establishment to improve its washing facilities. Authorities stated they may temporarily suspend operations pending corrective measures.
