Viral Video Shows Utensils Washed on Bathroom Floor at Chhattisgarh Sweet Shop, Food Safety Team Issues Notice

Korba: A shocking video from Chhattisgarh’s Korba has gone viral on social media. The video shows staff at a sweet shop washing utensils on a bathroom floor. The incident has raised serious concerns about food hygiene and safety.

The video was reportedly recorded by a customer at New Delhi Sweets in Korba. It shows a staff member washing a pressure cooker and other utensils inside a bathroom. The customer questioned the employee about the practice.

The employee reportedly said the shop faced a water supply problem. According to the staff member, the issue had continued for two to three days. The employee described the situation as an “emergency”.

The video soon spread across social media. It also caught the attention of food safety officials. Officials later inspected the shop to check its hygiene conditions and investigate the incident.

During the inspection, the management gave its explanation. The manager said the utensils belonged to staff members. He claimed that employees receive food from the shop’s main branch and use the vessels to heat their meals.

The manager also cited the water supply problem. However, food safety officials said washing utensils inside a bathroom was unhygienic. They directed the management to improve the washing arrangements and maintain proper hygiene.

Officials have issued a notice to the outlet. The shop must complete the required improvements before the next inspection. Authorities may take further action if the management fails to follow food safety rules.

The incident has triggered strong reactions online. Many users have questioned the hygiene standards followed by food establishments. The viral video has also renewed concerns about basic sanitation at restaurants and sweet shops.

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