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Chhattisgarh Sweet Shop Under Fire After Video Shows Utensils Washed on Bathroom Floor
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News18•07-10-2026, 14:15
Chhattisgarh Sweet Shop Under Fire After Video Shows Utensils Washed on Bathroom Floor
- •A viral video from New Delhi Sweets in Korba, Chhattisgarh, showed staff washing cooking utensils on a bathroom floor, sparking public outrage.
- •An employee defended the action by citing a water supply disruption that lasted for two to three days, though the customer remained unsatisfied.
- •Following the viral footage, food safety officials inspected the sweet shop on Monday and issued an official notice.
- •The establishment was ordered to fix its utensil-washing area within two to three days or face the suspension of its food license.
- •Social media users heavily criticized the outlet, raising serious concerns regarding hygiene, public health, and food safety standards.
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A viral video shot by a customer showed a staff member washing large cooking utensils and a pressure cooker directly on a bathroom floor. The employee claimed the restroom was used due to a water supply disruption that lasted for two to three days.
Food safety officials inspected New Delhi Sweets on Monday and issued an official notice to the establishment. The shop was instructed to fix its utensil-washing area within two to three days, with a warning that failure to comply could result in the suspension of its food license.
The employee blamed an emergency caused by a water supply disruption that had reportedly lasted for two to three days, forcing them to use the bathroom instead of the regular washing area.
