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Pho Restaurant Shut After Rib-Bashing Sidewalk Video Goes Viral
21 Nov
Summary
- Employee filmed repeatedly bashing frozen ribs on sidewalk
- Health department temporarily closed restaurant due to violations
- Owner claims employee sabotage; Yelp reviews flooded
A Vietnamese restaurant in Milpitas, California, PhoLove, has been temporarily closed by the health department following a viral TikTok video. The footage captured an employee repeatedly slamming frozen racks of ribs against the sidewalk outside the establishment. This incident, viewed millions of times, resulted in significant backlash and an investigation.
Authorities cited multiple violations, including a cockroach infestation, unsanitized equipment, and improper food handling related to the ribs. The restaurant's owner, Uyen Tran, has asserted that the employee acted without instruction and suggested the incident was an act of sabotage by someone aiming to harm the business. He stated that police would investigate.
The restaurant's Yelp page was inundated with negative reviews, prompting the platform to disable new reviews and post an unusual activity alert. The Santa Clara County Department of Public Health has mandated that PhoLove correct major violations before it can reopen, prioritizing customer trust and safety.
