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Birthday Meal Turns Nightmare: Cockroach Found in Food
10 Apr
Summary
- A birthday celebration soured after a dead cockroach was found in biryani.
- The incident occurred at a Barbeque Nation outlet in Gorakhpur.
- The food department found unhygienic conditions and issued a closure notice.
A recent birthday outing in Gorakhpur took a disturbing turn when diners found a dead cockroach in their biryani. The incident occurred on a Wednesday afternoon at a popular Barbeque Nation outlet, involving a group of about 20 people celebrating a child's birthday.
Eyewitnesses reported that the cockroach was found in a non-vegetarian biryani dish after the group had moved on to the main course. A video of the discovery was shared online, quickly gaining viral traction and sparking conversations about restaurant hygiene.
Restaurant management acknowledged a mistake had occurred, stating they were unsure how the insect entered the food despite their cleanliness protocols. Following a complaint, the local food safety department conducted an inspection.
Officials confirmed unhygienic conditions at the outlet. Consequently, the restaurant received a notice and has been ordered to close temporarily until a re-inspection verifies compliance with safety standards.
