BBQ restaurant ordered to close after viral video shows cockroaches in food container
KUALA LUMPUR: A barbecue restaurant in the capital has been ordered to close after a video showing cockroaches crawling inside a food container went viral on social media.
A barbecue restaurant in Kuala Lumpur has been ordered to close following the viral spread of a video revealing cockroaches inside a food container at the establishment. The distressing footage, posted by a Threads user identified as @aqilahmaria_, showed several insects crawling within a tray of raw meat alongside a container of prawns. The user expressed her unease and encouraged the public to inspect their meals before eating.
Upon receiving the video, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) initiated an inspection of the restaurant. The investigation, conducted by the Premise Sanitation Unit from the Health Department's Zone 5 Titiwangsa office, confirmed the presence of cockroaches and led to the restaurant's closure. DBKL announced the closure, effective from August 26 to September 9, 2026, under the Licensing of Food Establishments (WPKL) By-Laws 2016.
The closure allowed the restaurant to undergo necessary cleaning and corrective measures to rectify the issue.
DBKL emphasized its commitment to maintaining stringent hygiene and public health standards in food premises across the city, ensuring the safety and well-being of Kuala Lumpur residents.
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